For an intensified banana flavor, use overripe bananas with brown spots. Toast the walnuts lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty aroma and flavor. If you prefer a less intense chocolate flavor, substitute milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips. For a vegan version, substitute the butter with a vegan butter alternative, the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water per egg), and the cream with coconut cream. The ganache can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before using.
Chunky Monkey Cupcakes
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME25 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS40
Indulge in the irresistible allure of Chunky Monkey Cupcakes! A symphony of ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and decadent dark chocolate, crowned with a luscious ganache frosting. This recipe transforms humble ingredients into an extraordinary treat that's sure to captivate your taste buds.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate62 g
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Cholesterol79 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein7 g
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Saturated Fat16 g
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Sodium387 mg
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Sugar30 g
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Fat31 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. (5 minutes)
02
Step
3 mins
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. (3 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
Mash bananas, milk, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until smooth; set aside. (5 minutes)
04
Step
7 mins
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. (10 minutes)
05
Step
3 mins
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. (5 minutes)
06
Step
45 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool cupcakes to room temperature, at least 20 minutes. (45 minutes)
07
Step
10 mins
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. (15 minutes)
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Brandon Zboncak
Jun 7, 2025The ganache is so easy to make and tastes amazing. I'll definitely make this again!
Vernon Thompson
Apr 15, 2025I used a stand mixer instead of a spatula, and the batter came together beautifully.
Deron Collins
Mar 15, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cupcakes turned out exactly as described. Thank you!
Burdette Hoeger
Mar 4, 2025These were a huge hit at my bake sale! Everyone loved the banana-chocolate combo.
Lelia Wintheiser
Mar 1, 2025I didn't have dark chocolate chunks, so I used milk chocolate, and it was still delicious.
Quinton Schultz
Feb 23, 2025These are so moist and flavorful! The banana chips on top add a nice touch.
Clyde Zemlak
Jan 18, 2025I found the cupcakes a little too sweet, so I reduced the sugar by 1/4 cup, and they were perfect.
Mathias Hills
Dec 9, 2024My kids devoured these! I omitted the walnuts since they're not fans, and they still turned out great.