So that happened (see title). Sounds like an event or something, right? Well I might possibly have something there by qualifying this cupcake as an event with its stuffing and fluffing—oh, get your minds out of the gutter, because following up the stuffing and fluffing is torching. See why you didn’t want to go there. Now back to the food. Yeah, there’s a lot going on, but don’t worry, it comes together in a face-stuffing sort of way.
And every time I make something like this, I sort of laugh with anticipation that I will receive a text from a friend that reads, “You make disgusting food”. Really, no lie, that’s my reality. From there it usually goes into, “Who eats that stuff – too sweet, too much going on, too fattening, too this, too that, and too everything that’s anti-sweet”. I know—be glad I’m telling you now to close your disbelieving mouth, because I always forget and sit there slack jawed, hunched over my phone texting back and forth until my cramping thumbs scream at me to stop engaging crazy.
What is wrong with me? It’s like I have this mental block—seriously, I am a very accepting person, but friends with non-dessert-eating habits, what? Here’s where if I understood that whole six degrees of separation theory, I could cast and pull in the “connectedness net” to peer pressure the “crazies” into retraining their palates.
Banana Cupcakes with Bourbon Butterscotch Filling and Toasted Marshmallow Frosting
Ingredients
- BANANA CUPCAKES
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 13 0z bananas, very ripe, pureed (about 3 large bananas)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- BOURBON BUTTERSCOTCH
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons bourbon
- MARSHMALLOW FROSTING
- 5 large egg whites
- 11/2 cup sugar
Instructions
PREPARATION
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
TO MAKE BANANA CUPCAKES
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl to blend; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugars and eggs in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. Beat in buttermilk. Gradually beat in oil. Beat in bananas. Beat in cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and stir just until blended.
- Fill cupcake wells 1/2 way up and bake at 350 degrees F for about 18 minutes or until tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out with moist crumbs attached. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
TO MAKE BOURBON BUTTERSCOTCH
- Melt butter and sugar in saucepan over medium heat. Cook mixture until it becomes liquid, stirring every once in awhile. Add cream and whisk to combine. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir boiling mixture for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Whisk bourbon into cooled butterscotch.
TO MAKE MARSHMALLOW FROSTING
- Whisk egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer bowl and place it over—not on, (think bain marie) simmering water. Heat mixture to 160 degrees F while whisking constantly.
- Transfer mixer bowl to stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on medium high speed (speed 8 on a KitchenAid stand mixer) until mixture cools, doubles in volume and forms stiff peaks; about 10-12 minutes.
ASSEMBLY
- Fill pastry bag fitted with Wilton's 1M tip or any desired tip. Pipe marshmallow frosting along perimeter of cupcake. Fill center with bourbon butterscotch. Pipe frosting on top of bourbon butterscotch center.
- Place fully assembled cupcake on a fire proof surface and quickly torch frosting for a toasted marshmallow finish.
Notes
NOTES:
- Click here to see a Vine video on how to stuff and pipe these cupcakes.
- The bourbon butterscotch can be made two weeks in advanced and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To make this non-alcoholic, skip the bourbon.
- Save yourself some money and just buy a Bernzomatic propane torch instead of one of these kitchen torches you usually see in William Sonoma and Sur la Table. They can be twice the price and aren't nearly as strong.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Naomi they are so beautiful! The piping + torching = magical! And the flavors. Banana, butterscotch, marshmallow, bourbon. Genius combo!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This frosting looks absolutely fabulous! I’m in total love!
Heidi says
Where’s the banana?
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
Oh my Naomi, I do believe these cupcakes are an Event!!! They are gorgeous and my mouth is watering over the toasted marshmallow frosting!!!
Sarah says
looks delicious (as usual!) – but where is the banana?
Amanda says
I love what you make. Your whole blog (and now even the savory dishes!!) is a feast for the eyes… AND palate! Dont listen to those negative nellies who just dont know any better. Keep on making these fabulous and beautiful desserts and treats!!
Naomi says
Yikes! I just updated the recipe to reflect the bananas.
Naomi says
Sarah-D-oh! I just updated the recipe.
Jen @ Savory Simple says
These certainly sound amazing to me!
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
I am so excited you posted this as i needed to make a banana cake for my bother in law birthday. These are such beautiful pictures which really do simulate the senses. I am going to change the butterscotch for toffee so i change up the bananoffee pie.
Christy @ My Invisible Crown says
I think they look amazing and if you don’t have a circle of friends that enjoys sweets (well, something is seriously wrong with them) I’ll be a cupcake fluffer!!! 🙂
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
The title sounds amazing and they look even better if that is at all possible!
marla says
Love the new look of your blog and of course these cupcakes!
Julie @ Table for Two says
I saw your Vine video on this and you’re so good at torching the frosting! Seriously, I would burn the entire thing. This is a gorgeous cupcake and I’m dying over the bourbon filling! hehe
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
Everything in moderation, right? Although, I’d have a hard time with modesty if face with a plate of these cupcakes. What a dynamo flavor combination!
PS> Congrats on the new look!! It’s really awesome and must feel great to have it done. =)
Maria says
Wow! Gorgeous cupcakes!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
These seriously look amazing! I need to try that frosting!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Fabulous Cupcakes!! And I love the new look of your site. So clean and fresh!
Gaby says
all I want in life is to be your neighbor and chief recipe taste tester 🙂 These look stunning as usual
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
These are perfection! Love the toasted marshmallow frosting.
Paula - bell'alimento says
Those would not stand a chance around me. Swoon.
Annie @ Annie'a City Kitchen says
Holy moly! I want to live in that marshmallow frosting. It’s almost too pretty to eat. Almost. I’d totally eat it.
Mimi @ Culinary Couture says
Love your new blog design! Did you use a 1M tip to pipe the frosting or a different tip?
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
I love everything about these cupcakes. Especially the caramelized frosting 🙂
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
People with non-dessert-eating-tendancies freak me the eff out. No really. It’s just..not right. And then my mission in life is to shove a cupcake into their mouth when they least expect it.
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
These cupcakes are beautiful! And your pictures are stunning .. as always 🙂
Jenny Flake says
All of your desserts make me so hungry!! These cupcakes are just perfect!
Ela says
Good that you posted this. I’ve got 3 bananas waiting to be baked into something special. This is it! Thanks.
Erin @ Table for 7 says
Just beautiful!
Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats says
LOVE the combination! I have weakness towards bourbon & butterscotch. Plus your photos are always so beautiful and drool worthy. Truly inspiring!!! ♥
Lora says
These are some awesome flavor packed cupcakes. Bravo!
Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker says
Absolutely amazing cupcakes!
Reem says
These are truly an event!
Im loving the toasted frosting. .. Beautiful
Nicole @ Lapetitebaker says
I am loving the new look. It showcases your beautiful food photography like these cupcakes for example. They are almost too pretty to eat!
Natasha says
I am suspicious of anyone who doesn’t eat dessert. These look good, and plus, they have bourbon, so how could that be bad?
amelia says
Oh my! These are absolutely amazing!
Kristi @ Cherry Jasmine says
Oh my gosh – I want to order a dozen of these and have them sent to me pronto. Yum!
Irene says
I love your new site, I find it much easier to navigate now! As for these cupcakes, your piping work is so amazing, I’m envious!!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
The toasted marshmallow swirls – mesmerizing!!! Love the new design, Naomi!
janna says
These are gorgeous! Ignore the haters!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Wow these look delicious! And the toasted marshmallow frosting looks perfect!!
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kat says
loved it!! second recipe of yours i’ve tried!! 🙂
marisol says
Hi, I love the blog!! Is this a fluffy banana recipe? I’ve been experimenting but they all seem to be muffin like.
Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion says
I love your food… it makes me want to bake
michelle says
Looks delicious! Love the Vine video! Thanks for posting that! If you don’t have a kitchen torch, do you think it would still have the same effect if put back in the oven to toast after frosting?
gloria says
These look perfect and delicious!! Love them!
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Katya says
If I wanted to make these the night before, should I frost them and put them in the fridge, make the forsting, but frost in the morning, or do everything in the morning while keeping the cupcakes in airtight container? Thanks so much!
rosita vargas says
Se ve riquìsimo un aspecto magnìfico muy prefectas,abrazos.
Noah says
oh dude these look delicious! I love frosting!
Kelly says
Gorgeous cupcakes! Quick question, where do you get your cupcake liners?
Thanks! Love your blog!!!
Hillary says
Small point. The marshmallow frosting is actually a type of meringue. Marshmallows have corn syrup, gelatin and other stuff in the them.
This is a very pretty cupcake and sounds delicious, I do however have some concerns before making them. Have you had issues with it breaking down?
Nicole says
While looking for a recipe for a banana cupcake, I found your website with both the Banansplit and the recipe above. Now I am wondering if you can explain to me the difference between a recipe with butter (the Bananasplit recipe) and one with oil (the one above). What can I expect regarding taste and consistency, very different, similar…? This is more of a general question, as I would like to learn more about the general “rules” of baking / cupcake making. Thanks!
Caroline Camie says
these cupcakes are absolutely amazing! We served them at my granddaughter’s birthday celebration, and they were an instant hit. Everyone couldn’t get enough of them and raved about how delicious they were. Thank you for creating such a delightful treat!
Ava Marie says
Banana cupcakes are a moist and flavorful delight, blending ripe bananas into a light batter. Topped with creamy frosting, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and natural goodness.