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Banana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting

Banana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting
Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even fluffier with the addition of marshmallow creme. —Stephanie Lelo, Grand Rapids, Michigan
21 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • FROSTING:
  • 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder
  • and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk and
  • vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in
© Taste of Home 2013

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Banana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • bananas and pecans.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for
  • 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
  • out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire
  • racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low
  • heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a small
  • bowl; cool until mixture reaches room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and confectioners' sugar until
  • light and fluffy. Beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla. Add
  • chocolate mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes.
  • Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.
© Taste of Home 2013