Yummy and healthy cupcakes! These banana cupcakes are quick, easy and delicious. Try these banana cupcakes for a sweet treat both kids and adults are sure to love.

Ingredients of Banana Cupcakes

1/2 cup shortening；
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs；
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract；
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda；
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt；
1/2 cup buttermilk

Lemon butter frosting:

2 cups confectioners’ sugar；
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons mashed ripe banana；
1 tablespoon lemon juice

How to Make Banana Cupcakes

★ In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
★ Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
★ Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
★ In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until light and fluffy.

Nutritional Facts

1 cupcake equals 270 calories,
10 g fat (4 g saturated fat),
33 mg cholesterol,
168 mg sodium,
44 g carbohydrate,
1 g fiber,
3 g protein.