Banana Cupcakes

Yield:
1-1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

  1. Cupcakes:
  2. 1/2 cup shortening
  3. 1-1/2 cups sugar
  4. 2 eggs
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 1 cup mashed, ripe bnanas (about 2 medium)
  7. 1/4 cup buttermilk
  8. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  9. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  10. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  11. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  12. Frosting:
  13. 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  14. 2-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  15. 3-4 tablespoons milk
Directions:

For Cupcakes:

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, bananas and buttermilk.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture. Fill 18 paper-lined muffing cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

For Frosting:

In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.


TDS 3