Description
These moist and flavorful Hummingbird Cupcakes are a Southern-inspired delight, made with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and warm spices. Topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting and garnished with crunchy pecans, they’re perfect for birthdays, brunches, or just a sweet afternoon treat. A perfect choice if you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, quick baking recipes, or homemade cupcakes for parties.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup crushed pineapple in juice, lightly drained
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
5. Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
6. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
7. Prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
8. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula. Garnish with extra pecans if desired.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum flavor and sweetness.
Use canned crushed pineapple in juice, not syrup, and drain lightly.
Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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