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Banana Cupcakes With Ganache Frosting Recipe


Banana Cupcakes With Ganache Frosting Recipe Midgelet / All my dishes
8 months, 1 week ago
Taste of Home: 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
Prep:20m Cook:20m Servings:20

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups Pure Cane 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 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk and vanilla.
  3. Beat into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  4. Fold in bananas and pecans.
  5. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  6. Bake at 350° for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat; stir until blended.
  9. Remove from the heat.
  10. Transfer to a small bowl; cool until mixture reaches room temperature.
  11. In a large bowl, cream shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
  12. Beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla.
  13. Add chocolate mixture.
  14. Beat until light and fluffy.
  15. Frost cupcakes.
  16. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

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Comments

leebear 8 months, 1 week ago said:
BANANAS AND CHOCOLATE - WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?
HIGH 5!!!!!
CAROL LEE

linda2230 8 months, 1 week ago said:
I agree, looks yummy! "5" forks for the recipe!

chefelaine 8 months, 1 week ago said:
May I please come over to your house to sample? HIGH FIVE! :+D

juels 8 months, 1 week ago said:
Wow, these sound divine! Love the ganache here, too!

shandy 8 months, 1 week ago said:
I am in LOVE! OOoohhhh, YUM! Thank you for sharing the recipe =D

aussie_meat_pie 8 months, 1 week ago said:
Oooooo yummy I like the sound of these

angieaugusta 8 months, 1 week ago said:
Simply delicious.hi5

karlyn255 8 months ago said:
Yummmmmm


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