Banana Cupcakes

Description: Simple recipe to put together. Use the frosting recipe that is with the recipe, or use your favorite cream cheese or even chocolate frosting.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add the eggs, vanilla, bananas and buttermilk.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture.
4. Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
7. In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency.
8. Frost cupcakes.