Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

or 115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup

packed light or dark brown sugar

3/4 cup

granulated sugar

large eggs, room temperature

and ½ cups mashed banana (about 3 large very ripe bananas)

2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 cups

all-purpose flour (careful not to overmeasure)

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

buttermilk (see tip)

1 cup

semi-sweet chocolate chips

4 oz

strawberry cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/4 cup

unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup

confectioners' sugar

1/8 tsp

salt, or as needed

strawberry slices and additional chocolate chips to sprinkle on top, optional