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Banana Split Cupcakes

May 17, 2011 By Naomi Robinson | Bakers Royale 44 Comments

Banana Split Cupcakes ~ It’s been what, a little over 30 days since I posted a cupcake, so of course I went crazy with dipping, rimming, stuffing and stacking this Banana Split Cupcake with all kinds of cupcakey goodness.

Banana Split Cupcakes

Banana Split Cupcakes

Remember these Banana Split Bites stuffed with ice cream from last year? This Banana Split Cupcake is an update of those bites but this time around I carved it between some paper pleats and sculpted it with some flour. I had to bypass the ice cream because of the melting factor, but guess what?  Stuffed it with some banana cream custard instead!

It’s actually the same banana cream custard I used in this Mini Banana Cream Pie recipe. It’s fast, easy and delicious, so don’t worry that you will have more than you need for this cupcake. You can use the extra to make any of the previously mentioned recipes (especially in the Banana Split Bites recipe if melting ice cream is a factor), or shoot just grab a spoon and enjoy!

By now, I’m sure you’re beginning to sense that I have a deep, serious love for anything banana flavored. That’s a heads up because I’m fine tuning a Banana Split Cake recipe that will be posted very soon!

Until then, I hope you love this riff on a banana split dessert recipe as much as I do.

A few notes:

  • Advance preparation: The banana cream custard filling can be prepared up to a day in advance. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate. The cupcake can be prepared up to two days in advance and refrigerated in tightly sealed container.
  • The frosting can be prepared up to five days in advance and kept refrigerated. Bring the frosting to room temperature and beat for two minutes for frosting consistency.
  • The chocolate sauce can be prepared up to a week in advance and reheated in the microwave to dipping consistency.  Place chocolate in a shallow bowl for easy dipping and work near a microwave to reheat as needed.
  • I used a large, round tip for the first frosting layer for an easy chocolate dipping and nonpareil rimming. For the remaining frosting I used a large, closed, star tip.

Banana Split Cupcakes

Adapted from Magnolia’s Vanilla Cupcake | Makes 20-24 cupcakes

Preparation: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line pan with cupcake liners.

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup banana puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Banana Cream Custard Filling:

  • 1 ½ bananas
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • ½ cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • ¼ kosher salt

Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

** a correction was made on 5/23/11 to reflect a typo on the vanilla extract portion **

  • 5 large egg whites
  • 11/2 cup sugar
  • 4 sticks unsalted butter, diced and softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanillas extract

Chocolate Dipping Sauce:
• 2/3 cups dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
• 5-8 tablespoons water, warm

Instructions:

Cupcakes:

1. In a bowl, add both flours and whisk to combine; set aside. In another bowl cream the butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy, about three minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; set aside. In another bowl add milk, banana puree, and vanilla extract whisking to combine.

2. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, banana and vanilla mixture. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated but do not over-beat. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well combined. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a cake tester (toothpick) inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes in tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before icing.

Banana Cream Custard Filling:

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor bowl or blender and process to combine. Pour mixture into a saucepan over a medium heat and cook until mixture starts to bubble, making sure to constantly whisk. Continue to cook the mixture until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes, or until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

1. Combine egg whites and sugar in a bowl placed over simmering water. Bring mixture to 150 degrees F while whisking constantly.
2. Transfer mixture to stand mixer bowl, fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on medium speed until mixture cools and doubles in volume.
3. Add butter one piece at a time, mixing to incorporate after each addition. Add salt and vanilla and mix to combine.   The frosting may appear to look separated, keep mixing and and it will come together (this commonly happens when making Swiss Meringue Buttercream.)

Chocolate Dipping Sauce:

1. Place chocolate and heavy cream in a bowl over simmering water. Let chocolate and cream sit for 2-3 minutes to melt without stirring. Then slowly stir mixture to combine. Add powdered sugar and mix to combine. Add water one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition until pouring consistency is reached. Set aside and let sauce cool to warm.

To assemble:

1. To stuff the cupcakes: Create a well in the center of the cupcake using either apple corer, the large end of cupcake tip, or hand-carve a well using a paring knife. Fill well with banana cream custard filling.

2. To frost the cupcakes: Fill a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and start piping from the outside working in to the center to create one even layer. Freeze cupcakes for 20 minutes before dipping in warm chocolate sauce, so that the buttercream frosting does not melt. Remove cupcakes and dip in warm chocolate sauce, and then rim with nonpareils.  Return cupcakes to freezer for five minutes for chocolate to set. Remove from freezer and finish piping frosting on top and garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

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Comments

  1. Lorie says

    May 18, 2011 at 4:10 am

    They are beautiful…and they sound delicious…and the non pareils technique alone is such a fabulously useful piece of information to have.

    Thanks for sharing with us!

    PS – I am going to post about these tomorrow!

  2. kimberlycun says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:39 am

    the colours of the cupcakes spell fun fun fun!

  3. Linn says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Oh my god! I got water in my mouth just by looking at that amazing cupcake!

  4. Blog is the New black says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    These are GORGEOUS! Always impressive!

  5. Andrea @ Strawberry-Chic says

    May 18, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    These look amazing, can’t wait to try them out!
    By the way, your photos are lovely!

  6. Stef says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    Gorgeous as always! Love the double frosting and the sprinkles!

  7. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    So adorable! Makes me feel like a kid again 🙂

  8. jo says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:19 am

    The cupcakes look gorgeous and so colourful. Love the sprinkles which really stands out against the chocolate.

  9. thecoffeesnob says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:34 am

    These are just so adorable and totally my kind of cupcakes! I’ll have two to go, please! 😆

  10. Yasmin @ Red Panda Bakes says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:58 am

    Banana cream custard sounds Heavenly! This cupcake looks quirky and cute 🙂

  11. Autumn says

    May 19, 2011 at 5:00 am

    I would love it if you would put up a photo of this type of thing cut in half. That would help a lot.

  12. Katie's Something Sweet says

    May 19, 2011 at 11:45 am

    OMG! Your cupcakes look so fantastic!

  13. Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says

    May 19, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    Oh man, these cupcakes look incredible!! The banana cream custard filling sounds amazing! 🙂

  14. Kate says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Could your cupcakes be any more perfect?! (:

  15. Bizzy says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    This is not only a gorgeous cupcake but it sounds like pure fun. I wish there was one on my kitchen table, waiting for me.

  16. Naomi says

    May 19, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Autumn – You’re right, but the picture was so poorly shot, I couldnt bare to post. Sorry!

  17. Kaitlin says

    May 20, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    How do you always manage to make your cupcakes look soooo irresistible? These are perfect! I love them!

  18. Lian says

    May 20, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    this looks delicious! I just love how the nonpareils make everything look so festive 😉

  19. Naomi says

    May 20, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    Hi Danielle-Yes, banana puree is just blended bananas.

  20. CupcakesOMG! says

    May 20, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    These are no joke, the best cupcakes of ALL TIME.

    EVER.

    http://www.cupcakesomg.blogspot.com

  21. Danielle says

    May 20, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    These look amazing! I’m definitely going to use the banana cream as much as I can.

    Quick question. What is in the Banana Puree? Is it just blended bananas?

  22. PatW says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:43 am

    Made a batch of these for a bake sale tomorrow. I added a dollop of strawberry preserves on top of the banana puree– a banana split HAS to have some strawberry! They’re not quite as pretty as yours, but should taste fine!

  23. Amanda @ Frills and Frolic says

    May 23, 2011 at 4:11 am

    You have such an amazing website & baked goods! I featured these cupcakes in a fab finds round up.

    I am going to attempt your oreo mini cakes hopefully sometime this week!

    Keep up all the amazing projects!

    Amanda

    frillsandfrolic.blogspot.com

  24. Ellie @ Kitchen Wench says

    May 23, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Oh, these are so cute! I love the banana custard – unfortunately bananas are about $13 per kilo here in Australia at the moment so I’m going to have to hold off till prices come down a bit 🙂

  25. JessS. says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Yum! My husband loves banana splits, so I thought these would be fun to make for his birthday. They’re DELICIOUS- and while not quite as stunning as yours, they’re so fun and festive! They really do look like little cups of banana splits!

  26. Ashley Greeno says

    May 31, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    I just posted about my gluten free/ vegan version of these lovelies at http://www.sugarmamabakeshop.com. Thanks for the inspiration. They are perfect!!

  27. Zoe says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:10 am

    These pictures are absolutely gorgeous!

  28. Sanzboni says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:15 am

    My god! looks so de-li-deli

    thanks 4 sharing <3

  29. Lindsay says

    May 16, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    What exactly is 11/2 cups of sugar?

  30. tablon de anuncios says

    July 15, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Yum yum it looks delicious very good!

  31. Alison says

    September 15, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Hey 🙂 These look amazing! But what can I use in place of the corn starch?

  32. Le says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Your cupcakes look amazing!
    I have a question. Can I replace heavy cream in the filling with whipping cream?

  33. Naomi Robinson says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Le – Yes, you can.

  34. Alexe says

    November 7, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    One and a half cups of sugar
    1 1/2

  35. ana says

    May 15, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Hi would it be possible to use only all purpose flower and just add the baking powder. Or is it necessary to use both types of flour? Thanks!

  36. Enfermeras Monterrey says

    July 10, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Im going to bake this cupcakes on my next birthday for sure! they look delicious!

  37. Giuditta says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:15 am

    Hello,how thick is this banana custard cream? Do you think I could use it as a cake filling? Thanks,Giuditta

  38. Sarah says

    March 8, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I have used Tapioca Starch in replacement of corn-starch. Healthier. 🙂

  39. lindsey ward says

    September 7, 2015 at 10:27 am

    I’d like to make these for a bake sale but was wondering how long they’ll be okay sitting out of the fridge. Will the chocolate topping melt?

  40. Karen says

    September 29, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Hi 🙂 I’m looking for a really good banana cream filling for a cake and I haven’t found one w rave reviews. I came across yours and so far all the comments have been great, but I realize its for cupcakes. Will this be too slippery for in-between cake layers? If so, what do you recommend to add?

    Thanks a bunch,
    Karen

  41. rvbynd says

    October 16, 2015 at 9:01 am

    greatt

  42. Victoria says

    February 8, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    I just made these cupcakes this past weekend and the look was beautiful, yet I was wondering why you would put so much butter and not use oil. The cupcakes seemed to lack the moistness and the flavor of the banana. Any suggestions, since they were so cute and I would like to remake for a future event.

  43. Enfermeras Monterrey says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    OMG this is the most delicious cupcake i ever seen in my life! thanks for the recipe

  44. Jackie Lopez says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    How well do these withstand heat? Also is it appropriate to place in freezer for awhile and then leave out before an event starts and defrost to be ready to eat. If so, how long should I freeze and how long will it take to defrost? Sorry I want to make these for a B-day party but wondering if that’s possible. I love this recipe. Just worried about that choclate melting and how I can either prevent that if possible. Thanks for your time!

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