Banana Cake Cupcakes

These cupcakes don't have the simplest recipe, but they are worth the effort!
(Note: I do not suggest making them mini though, they dry out because they are too small)

Cake Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup buttermilk (if you don’t have buttermilk on hand use 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 2 1/2 cups powder sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add eggs, vanilla, bananas, & buttermilk.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt; add to banana mixture.
4. Fill lined muffin tin 3/4 full.
5. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
6. Allow to cool complete.

Frosting Directions:

1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add milk to achieve desired consistency.
3. Frost cakes :)

I add crushed walnuts to the top for garnish!