The recipe for the banana cake came from my great-grandmother. She would bake pies, cakes, and other treats that weren’t good for you to eat frequently, on a daily basis. She wasn’t the smallest lady- from pictures I’ve seen. I’ve heard stories from my mom and aunt and how they would walk by her house on their way home from school and have to stop for a freshly baked piece of pie or cake. Awwwe….the days when everything was homemade from scratch!
The frosting is courtesy of the one and only Martha Stewart. I noticed a strong butter scent, and after I tasted it I was a little worried that the butter flavor was too strong. Then I began thinking…what do you put on banana bread? Butter, of course! And perhaps honey if that’s your style. Needless to say, this frosting complements the banana cupcake perfectly. It is a truly delicious combination!
For the cupcake batter:
½ cup Shortening
1½ cups Sugar
2 Eggs
2 cups Flour
½ tsp Baking Powder
¾ tsp Baking Soda
½ tsp Salt
½ cup Sour Milk
1 cup Mashed Bananas
1 tsp Vanilla
For the frosting:
1 cup Butter (2 sticks), room temperature
2½ cups Confectioners Sugar
2 tbsps Honey
¼ tsp Cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together.
Once combined, add the two eggs.
In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly, in parts, add the flour mixture to the shortening-sugar mixture.
Next add the sour milk (½ cup milk + ½ tsp vinegar = ½ sour milk!), mashed bananas, and vanilla into the large mixing bowl.
Line your cupcake pan with paper liners. I made 18 cupcakes but if you only fill them half way, you should be able to get 24. Place in the oven and bake for about 22-25 minutes.
To make the frosting, beat the butter for about 3 minutes until whipped, light, and fluffy.
Slowly add the confectioner’s sugar one cup at a time beating between additions.
Once the sugar is completely combined into the butter, add the honey and cinnamon.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Garnish with a slice of banana, or whatever you desire. Eat, Enjoy, and Share!
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