WALNUT BANANA CUPCAKES

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What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I get request for them all the time. -Rachel Krupp, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° 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., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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