Moist Banana Cupcakes With Vanilla Icing
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed bananas, ripe, about 3 large
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
For the Icing
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, or a little more for a thicker frosting
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, or cream, enough for desired consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cupcakes - Heat the oven to 350 F / 180 C / Gas 4. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin tins with paper cupcake liners.
- 2
Prepare the Cupcakes - Cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- 3
Prepare the Cupcakes - In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend thoroughly.
- 4
Prepare the Cupcakes - To the creamed mixture, add about one-third of the flour mixture, half of the mashed banana, and half of the buttermilk; beat until well blended. Repeat with another one-third of the flour mixture and the remaining banana and buttermilk; beat well. Finish with the remaining flour mixture; beat until well blended.
- 5
Prepare the Cupcakes - Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about half full.
- 6
Prepare the Cupcakes - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the cupcakes test done. A wooden toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of a cupcake.
- 7
Prepare the Cupcakes - Cool completely before frosting.
- 8
Make the Icing - In a large mixing bowl combine the 6 tablespoons of melted butter, powdered/confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk or cream, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer, adding more milk or powdered/confectioners' sugar until you reach the desired frosting or drizzling consistency.
- 9
Make the Icing - Drizzle the cooled cupcakes with a thin icing or frost or pipe when using a thicker frosting.


