FROSTED BANANA CUPCAKES

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Go bananas with baking...especially when you have a bunch to use up. Ripe bananas are the secret to these down-home cupcakes. They look, smell and taste the best! -Jane Dearing, North Liberty, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
LEMON BUTTER FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons mashed ripe banana
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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 bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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