Banana Cupcakes

Yield: 1-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

1/2 cup shortening

1-1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup mashed, ripe bnanas (about 2 medium)

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

2-1/2 cups confectioners sugar

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.

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