Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes

Here’s a Banana Cream Pie Cupcake recipe that combines the comforting flavors of banana cream pie with the convenience and fun of a cupcake. These cupcakes have a moist banana cake base, a creamy vanilla banana pudding filling, and are topped with whipped cream or stabilized whipped topping. Optional crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers add that classic pie-like crunch.

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🍌 Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes Recipe

🧁 Ingredients

For the Banana Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

For the Filling:

• 1 (3.4 oz) box instant banana pudding mix

• 1 ¾ cups cold milk

• 1 ripe banana, finely chopped (optional, for texture)

For the Topping:

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Crushed graham crackers or Nilla wafers (optional)

• Banana slices (for garnish, optional)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, sour cream, and mashed bananas.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.

6. Fill liners about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let cupcakes cool completely before filling.

2. Prepare the Filling

1. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.

2. Fold in chopped banana if using. Chill until ready to use.

3. Core & Fill Cupcakes

1. Use a cupcake corer or a knife to remove the center of each cupcake.

2. Spoon or pipe banana pudding into the cavity.

4. Make the Whipped Cream

1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Pipe onto filled cupcakes.

5. Garnish (Optional)

• Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or Nilla wafer crumbs.

• Top with banana slices just before serving (to avoid browning).

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📝 Tips

• For extra banana flavor, add a small amount of banana extract to the batter.

• Use stabilized whipped cream if making ahead, or top just before serving.

Want a version with pastry cream instead of pudding or maybe a shortcut version? I can adapt it!