These take me back to my childhood! My Aunt Pat was a traditional Southern baker and was never at a loss to come up with a tasty new treat for the family. I remember her handing me one of these cupcakes .. “Y’all are going to love these” .. on the way to the French Quarter. Such a special memory!

These cupcakes are easy to grab and go, and perfect for a picnic lunch.

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Make sure not to over-bake your cupcakes and I recommend using full fat buttermilk so the little cakes will be extra moist.

The frosting is the best part (always!) so don’t skimp on that. If you don’t care for walnuts, use pecans or nothing at all if you’d like.

If you would like to freeze your cupcakes, avoid adding the frosting, place and zip lock bags and place in the freezer. Thaw out when you’re ready for a sweet treat and add the frosting!

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Yield: 12 cupcakes

Aunt Pat's Banana Cupcakes

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Delicious and easy to grab and go!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 heaping cup of mashed banana
• 1 cup whole milk buttermilk
• 1/2 cup or one cube of butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• Frosting: Beat one cup cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter (one stick), 1 tsp vanilla, about 3 cups sifted powdered sugar. Sifting will help remove the lumps. Add chopped walnuts or pecans!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake baking pan with 12 liners.
2. In a medium size bowl, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugars, and maple syrup for about 2 minutes.
4. Add smashed banana, buttermilk, and egg. Stir until smooth and combined.
5. Add dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
6. Pour cake batter into the prepared cupcake pan.
7. Bake for about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Do not overbake.
8. In a medium size bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla. Beat until mixed in. Gradually
9. Remove cupcakes from the oven. Allow to cool about 15 minutes prior to frosting.
10. Top with chopped walnuts.