Last week was Elvis week. (I think I'm the only person who just learned out about Elvis week recently.) Just in case there are a few others out there who don't know what Elvis week is: it's a week long celebration of the music, movies and life of Elvis Presley. Most of the events take place at Graceland in Memphis but there are events that happen all over the country on the anniversary of his death. (August 16, 1977) Even in my little town of Monroe there was an Elvis celebration party! I decided it was time for me to get on board with Elvis week - even if I am a few days late. So how does a personal chef so support for a beloved star? By turning their favorite snack into a delicious cupcake of course. The idea of a banana chocolate chip cupcake is far from a new concept. Adding a swirl of peanut butter and milk chocolate frosting to the top takes that plain cupcake to a whole new level though. If If I dare say so - an Elvis worthy level. Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting Cupcakes ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature ½ cup (100g) light or dark brown sugar ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 and ½ cups mashed banana (about 3 large very ripe bananas) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk 1 cup (180g) mini or regular semi-sweet chocolate chips Milk Chocolate Frosting 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup (32g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream or half-and-half* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract salt, to taste Peanut Butter Frosting 3/4 cup (185g) creamy peanut butter 4 Tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup (90g) confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
Bake each batch for 17-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Frost cooled cupcakes with a piping bag/tip. So there you have it, Elvis inspired banana chocolate chip cupcakes with peanut butter and milk chocolate swirled frosting. I guess great music and classic movies wasn't the only way that Elvis left his mark on this earth.
Ciao!
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