BANANA CUPCAKES

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This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist cupcakes are topped with frosting that comes together in no time. And if you'd like even more banana taste, stir some mashed banana into it. -Wanda Thole, Leonard, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.