CHERRY BANANA CUPCAKES

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Perfect for your breakfast on the go or a sweet treat, these Cupcakes come courtesy of Diana Benecke from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 5 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg; mix well. Beat in the banana, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.