Name: Banana Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 18 cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 large very ripe bananas); 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature*; 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature*; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; optional: salted caramel and/or banana chips