Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

Banana Bread - Bread

Banana, walnut, and chocolate are always an amazing combination of ingredients, no matter what the delivery system, but it really doesn't get any better than in this ganache-frosted cupcake. A close second would be a chocolate-dipped frozen banana, rolled in walnuts, which is also a great treat, although much more awkward to eat in public. Feel free to omit the frosting and just enjoy these as muffins.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 cupcakes

Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3 ripe bananas

2 tablespoons milk

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup butter

softened

1 cup white sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 cup dark chocolate chunks

1 cup very hot

but not boiling cream

1 cup dark chocolate chips

12 dried banana chips

For Garnish:

Nutty Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

Step 2

Whisk flour baking powder baking soda and salt together in a bowl.

Step 3

Mash bananas with milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Mix butter and sugar together with a spatula until creamy. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time then whisk in the banana mixture. Add walnuts chocolate and the flour mixture. Mix batter with a spatula until no dry spots remain.

Step 5

Fill muffin cups to the top with batter then distribute excess batter as needed. Tap pan against the counter to expel any air bubbles.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until tops are lightly browned about 25 minutes. Let cupcakes cool to room temperature at least 20 minutes.

Step 7

Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes then whisk increasing speed gradually until color is uniform. Spread ganache over the cooled cupcakes and garnish with banana chips. Refrigerate to firm up the frosting if desired.

Nutritional Information

Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 529.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7g 14%

Carbohydrates: 61.7g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 30g

Fat: 31.4g 48%

Saturated Fat: 15.8g 79%

Cholesterol: 78.7mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 602IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 2.9mg 5%

Folate: 59.4mcg 15%

Calcium: 68.4mg 7%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 49.7mg 18%

Potassium: 310.6mg 9%

Sodium: 386.7mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 283

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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