Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes
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Cooking:
40 min.
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Servings per container:
1
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Ingredients for - Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

1. 3/4 cup shortening -
2. 1-1/2 cups sugar -
3. 2 large eggs, room temperature -
4. 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium) -
5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -
6. 2 cups all-purpose flour -
7. 1 teaspoon baking soda -
8. 1/4 teaspoon salt -
9. 1/4 cup buttermilk -
10. Filling: -
11. 1 cup butter, softened -
12. 2 cups marshmallow creme -
13. 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar -
14. Additional confectioners' sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper or foil liners.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

3. Stage

Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

4. Stage

For filling, in a large bowl, beat butter, marshmallow creme and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. circle, 1 in. deep, in top of each cupcake. Carefully remove cut portion and set aside. Fill cavity with about 1 teaspoon filling. Replace tops, pressing down lightly. Dollop or pipe remaining filling over tops. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar.