How to Make Apple Banana Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple Banana Cupcakes are a delicious and wholesome treat that perfectly blends the flavors of sweet apples and ripe bananas. The combination of fruit in these cupcakes gives them a moist and tender texture, while the addition of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds a comforting aroma and flavor.

These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special dessert for a family dinner or a tasty treat for a potluck or party. The sweetness of the apples and bananas makes the...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 apples - peeled, cored and shredded

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 muffin cups, or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the mashed bananas and shredded apples. Fill each muffin cup half full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 158mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg