Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 1 cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line the cupcake pan with liners.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix melted butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, followed by milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  11. Once cupcakes are cool, frost them with the chocolate frosting.