Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Mash bananas, milk, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until smooth; set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat sugar and butter together in a separate large bowl with a spatula until creamy. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, then whisk in banana mixture. Add walnuts, chocolate chunks, and flour mixture; mix with a spatula until no dry spots remain.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top, distributing excess batter as needed. Tap the tin against the counter to expel any air bubbles.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool cupcakes to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl; let sit for a few minutes, then whisk, increasing speed gradually, until color is uniform. Spread ganache over cooled cupcakes; garnish with banana chips. Refrigerate to firm ganache frosting, if desired.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)