Banana Cupcakes Name: BRANDI THOMAS Base: Shaw AFB Recipe: Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt FROSTING: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons milk Directions In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, bananas and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture. Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar and enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.