Sorry for the delay. Vacation was great, but I came home with pneumonia. Yikes! Not a fun time. I am feeling much better than I look (so, I keep telling myself). Listen girls, if you need to drop 10-15 pounds in a week the pneumonia diet is the way to go (just kidding!). Since I was feeling much better and had dropped a couple of pounds, I was thinking it was time for an indulgent cupcake. I had wanted to make banana muffins or bread but, it just didn't satisfy the indulgence factor I was looking for. Banana chocolate chip cupcakes? ....mmm? No. Banana cupcakes with a dark bittersweet ganache topped with a rich cream cheese peanut butter icing? YES! The banana cupcake recipe and the ganache is from Kara's cupcake. Kara's recipe calls for a cream cheese icing but I wanted to make it even richer, so I added peanut butter (1/2 cup). The recipe is located at the bottom of the article, so scroll all the way down and enjoy.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Banana Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Sorry for the delay. Vacation was great, but I came home with pneumonia. Yikes! Not a fun time. I am feeling much better than I look (so, I keep telling myself). Listen girls, if you need to drop 10-15 pounds in a week the pneumonia diet is the way to go (just kidding!). Since I was feeling much better and had dropped a couple of pounds, I was thinking it was time for an indulgent cupcake. I had wanted to make banana muffins or bread but, it just didn't satisfy the indulgence factor I was looking for. Banana chocolate chip cupcakes? ....mmm? No. Banana cupcakes with a dark bittersweet ganache topped with a rich cream cheese peanut butter icing? YES! The banana cupcake recipe and the ganache is from Kara's cupcake. Kara's recipe calls for a cream cheese icing but I wanted to make it even richer, so I added peanut butter (1/2 cup). The recipe is located at the bottom of the article, so scroll all the way down and enjoy.
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Gigi, the link doesn't work! Boo-hoo! I need to make these help a addict out, please! ;-)
Mmm your frosting looks amazingly soft and smooth! Hope you feel 100% better soon!
Welcome back! Sorry about being sick, I just got over a really bad stomach bug.
These cupcakes look dreamy. I absolutely love peanut butter, chocolate and bananas on their own, but together I bet they rock!
-Michelle
Sounds yummy the link to Kara's does not work. Would love to see the recipe.
I am so sorry about the bad link. I did fix it and the recipe is available when you click on "Kara".Thank you for all the get well wishes!
I don't think I have ever seen more perfect looking cupcakes. These look incredible!
The cake look stunning and so tasty. Makes me want to reach into the photo and take a bite. I ahve never tried peanut butter and banana together before, but I think I may have to now :)
Thanks for updating the link and stopping by humble abode!
To go from Vacation to Sickation~ that is the pits!
I'm glad your back... and speedy recovery.
Sandi, thanks for the get well greeting. I am feeling much better these days. The only sad part is, I cannot have white flour, white sugar, certain dairy, and oranges for 6 weeks. These foods promote congestion, which I am trying to avoid.
Hey there, I chanced upon your blog through your Flickr account. Such a lovely site with beautiful photos and great recipes! I love how sinful this cupcake looks :)
I've tried many of Garretts cupcakes with devine results. I see I need to branch out. Can't wait to make these! They look wonderful
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