Name: Chunky Monkey Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: All-purpose flour - 2 cups; Baking powder - 1 teaspoon; Baking soda - 1 teaspoon; Kosher salt - 1 teaspoon; Ripe bananas - 3; Milk (Optional) - 2 tablespoons; Vanilla extract - ¼ teaspoon; Butter, softened - ½ cup; White sugar - 1 cup; Eggs - 2 large; Chopped walnuts - 1 cup; Dark chocolate chunks - 1 cup; Very hot, but not boiling cream - 1 cup; Dark chocolate chips - 1 cup; Dried banana chips - 12; For Garnish: - 12

Ingredients for - Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

1. All-purpose flour 2 cups

2. Baking powder 1 teaspoon

3. Baking soda 1 teaspoon

4. Kosher salt 1 teaspoon

5. Ripe bananas 3

6. Milk (Optional) 2 tablespoons

7. Vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon

8. Butter, softened ½ cup

9. White sugar 1 cup

10. Eggs 2 large

11. Chopped walnuts 1 cup

12. Dark chocolate chunks 1 cup

13. Very hot, but not boiling cream 1 cup

14. Dark chocolate chips 1 cup

15. Dried banana chips 12

16. For Garnish: 12

How to cook deliciously - Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

2 . Stage

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.

3 . Stage

Mash bananas with milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

4 . Stage

Mix butter and sugar together with a spatula until creamy. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, then whisk in banana mixture. Add walnuts, chocolate, and flour mixture. Mix batter with a spatula until no dry spots remain.

5 . Stage

Fill muffin cups to the top with batter, then distribute excess batter as needed. Tap the pan against the counter to expel any air bubbles.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Let cupcakes cool to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.

7 . Stage

Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for a few minutes, then whisk, increasing speed gradually, until color is uniform. Spread ganache over cooled cupcakes and garnish with banana chips. Refrigerate to firm up the frosting, if desired.