Banana Muffins with Rich Chocolate Frosting

For the Muffins 

• 3 Very Ripe Bananas

• 1.5 Cups All Purpose Flour

• ¼ Cup Cake Flour

• 1 Tsp Baking Powder

• 1 Tsp Baking Soda

• ½ Tsp Salt

• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (Room Temp)

• ½ Cup Granulated Sugar

• 2 Eggs

• 1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 

  
  

For the Frosting

• ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted

• 1/3 Cup Cacao Powder

• 2 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar

• 3 Tbs Milk

• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Mash the bananas in a small bowl and set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, combine the flours baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix and set aside. 

4. Using a hand-held mixer, cream together the butter and sugar, mixing for 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, continuing to mix. Add the vanilla and banana until uniform. 

5. Slowly mix in the flour mixture using a large rubber spatula until combined.

6. Divide the batter into the 12 prepared muffin tins and bake for 20-22 minutes. 

7. While the muffins are baking, combine the frosting ingredients in a bowl and mix well using a hand mixer. 

8. Allow the muffins to cool for 1 hour before frosting, and store refrigerated for the frosting to take on a rich fudgy texture. Enjoy!