Banana Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2½ C flour
• ½ C shortening
• 1½ C sugar
• 1 C mashed banana (3-4 medium bananas)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 160 ml buttermilk
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Prep Dry: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
2. Mash Bananas: Peel and mash 3-4 very ripe bananas (black skins are fine).
3. Mix Base: Add bananas and shortening to dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
4. Add Wet: Beat in buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs one at a time, mixing about 1 minute each.
5. Bake: Spoon batter into lined cupcake pan, filling ½-¾ full. Bake at 350°F for 17-19 minutes.
6. Finish: Cool completely, then frost or serve plain.

Chef's Notes

• In case you do not have buttermilk, mix one tablespoon vinegar with enough milk to make one cup and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes

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