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Hummingbird Cupcakes

Hummingbird Cupcakes: Moist Tropics in Every Bite

Hummingbird Cupcakes are a delightful blend of nostalgia and tropical joy, combining ripe bananas and pineapple for a moist, delicious treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas very ripe
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt baking salt
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • mixer
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash ripe bananas and mix in drained crushed pineapple.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with fruit mixture. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in sweetened shredded coconut and chopped walnuts gently.
  8. Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. To prepare frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar.
  11. Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum moisture. Drain pineapple properly to avoid excess liquid.

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