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Hummingbird Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes featuring ripe bananas and crushed pineapple, topped with creamy frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas and crushed pineapple into the wet mixture.
  6. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. If using, fold in the chopped pecans.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Notes

These cupcakes shine on their own but can be paired with vanilla ice cream or fresh fruit salad.