BANANA CREAM FILLED CUPCAKES

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This is where my over-ripe bananas go to retire. These cupcakes are so moist, and the filling tastes just like a rich cream cheese frosting. I find myself licking the beaters every time...you will too!

Provided by Shelley Cyr

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 c vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c milk
1 c mashed bananas
1/4 tsp salt
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)
FILLING
1/2 c smart balance 50/50 butter blend
1 c marshmallow fluff
3/4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cream shortening, sugar and eggs together. Add milk and mashed bananas followed by the dry ingredients, vanilla and nuts. Pour into paper lined cupcake pan, filling 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
  • 2. Combine filling ingredients and mix until smooth. With a paring knife, cut a small cone from the center of each cooled cupcake. Spoon a teaspoon of filling into hole and replace cone. Sprinkle finished cupcakes with powdered sugar.

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