Banana Split Cupcake Delight

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Banana Split Cupcake Delight.

1. Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Step 3

   In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Mix in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Step 4

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.

5. Step 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.

6. Step 6

   For the frosting, cream butter in a stand mixer. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until creamy. Add milk to achieve a smooth consistency, then mix in vanilla extract.

7. Step 7

   Reserve 1/4 cup of frosting in a separate bowl. Divide the remaining frosting into two equal portions. Mix cocoa into one portion and jam into the other until well blended.

8. Step 8

   To make the ganache, heat cream in a microwave-safe container for 30 seconds. Stir in chocolate, butter, and instant coffee granules until smooth. Let it sit until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe a ring of chocolate buttercream around the edge of each cupcake. Fill the center with a dollop of strawberry buttercream. Top with a banana chip and drizzle with ganache.