"Go bananas with bakingâ?¦especially when you have a bunch to use up. Ripe bananas are the secret to these down-home cupcakes. They look, smell and taste the best! â??Jane Dearing, North Liberty, Indiana..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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LEMON BUTTER FROSTING:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/3 cup butter, softened
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3 tablespoons mashed ripe banana
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1 tablespoon lemon juice