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Delicious hummingbird cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans

Hummingbird Cupcakes

These Hummingbird Cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic Southern treat, filled with the flavors of ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and warm spices, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans.
Frosting
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting Store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Mixing
  1. In another bowl, combine both sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat this mixture until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  3. Fold in your mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans if using.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  2. Bake in your preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  3. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Once cooled, slather on the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a knife.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Consider using different flavor profiles, such as adding coconut extract or making a vegan version. Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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