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:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line the cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 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.
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost them with the chocolate frosting.