Banana Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 14
Baking Temp 375°F

Equipment

  • Muffin Baking Pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup ripe, mashed bananas

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper baking cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, shortening, applesauce, eggs and vanilla until blended.
  • Add flour, salt, baking powder, soda, water, and ripe bananas; beat on medium speed until blended.
  • Fill muffin cups ⅔ full and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pans and cool.

Icing

  • Combine confectioners’ sugar, milk and margarine. Mix until smooth consistency and drizzle over cupcakes.

Variations & Tip

  • Variations: For bananas, substitute 2 cups shredded zucchini and add 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add chopped nuts if desired. Tip: Over-ripe bananas can be peeled and frozen in a plastic container or freezer bag. Remove from freezer and thaw before using in recipe.

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