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When it comes to banana pudding cupcakes, I love the classic recipe. The best banana pudding recipes combine moist cake with rich flavor. Each cupcake has a soft, fluffy texture. I use ripe bananas for sweetness and depth.

Best Banana Pudding Cupcakes

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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 ripe bananas, mashed

½ cup buttermilk

1 cup vanilla pudding mix (instant)

½ cup chopped Nilla wafers (plus more for topping)

Whipped cream for frosting

Instructions
 

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

      In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

        Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until well combined.

          Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

            Fold in the vanilla pudding mix and chopped Nilla wafers, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

              Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

                Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

                  Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

                    Once cool, frost each cupcake generously with whipped cream and top with additional chopped Nilla wafers for a delicious crunchy finish.

                      Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12 cupcakes