Name: Banana and Cinnamon Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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February 8, 2026

These Banana and Cinnamon cupcakes are tender and light but pack all the flavor of your favorite banana bread. They are decadent cupcakes that have a lush cream cheese frosting that makes them a must try. These cupcakes are a perfect addition to your brunch menu. They offer a sweet treat but are still delicate and fluffy. Therefore, you can enjoy more than one. These banana cinnamon muffins will enhance any get together that you are having.

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Banana and Cinnamon Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin tin with papers

Mix base per recipe instructions on box, set cinnamon swirl packet aside

Stir in mashed bananas and walnuts until well combined

Scoop 1 tablespoon of batter into muffin paper

Sprinkle on cinnamon swirl mix

Add more batter to fill the paper ¾ of the way full

Bake 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean

Cool completely

Fill a piping bag with star tip with cream cheese frosting

Pipe frosting on each cupcake

Garnish with cinnamon swirl mix

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Banana Ripeness Matters 🍌
Use overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture in your cupcakes. The more brown and soft they are, the more intense the banana flavor will be.
Cream Cheese Frosting Perfection 🧁
Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing to create a smooth, lump-free frosting that pipes beautifully onto your cupcakes.
Toasting Walnuts Technique 🥜
Lightly toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to the recipe to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a crunchier texture.
Swirl Cinnamon Like a Pro 🌀
When creating the cinnamon swirl, use a toothpick or thin knife to create elegant, consistent marbling throughout the cake mix for a beautiful visual and flavor distribution.
Moisture Retention Trick 💧
Add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the cake mix to ensure extra moisture and prevent the cupcakes from becoming dry or crumbly.