MARSHMALLOW-FILLED BANANA CUPCAKES

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A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more time consuming than it is, but it's easy and the results are incredible. -Monique Caron, Buxton, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups marshmallow creme
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Molly Jane
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These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Borun biswas
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I made these cupcakes with a maple glaze and they were so moist and flavorful. The maple glaze really brought out the banana flavor in the cupcakes.


Fahad Tarar
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I made these cupcakes with a peanut butter frosting and they were so rich and decadent. The peanut butter frosting was the perfect topping for the banana cupcakes.


Abeera Khan
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I made these cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting and they were so light and fluffy. The cream cheese frosting really complemented the banana cupcakes.


Lashonda Howard
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I made these cupcakes with a chocolate ganache frosting and they were divine. The chocolate and banana flavors were a perfect combination.


Viktor Thomas
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I made these cupcakes with vegan butter and they turned out great. They were just as delicious as the regular cupcakes.


Star Bugti
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I made these cupcakes with gluten-free flour and they turned out great. They were just as moist and fluffy as the regular cupcakes.


Jahed Hasan
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them.


Rahma Jonas
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I love that these cupcakes are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make them.


Ali akbar khoso Ali akbar khoso
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and they're not too small.


Roshan 544
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!


anamul hok
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was happy to find a cupcake recipe that didn't contain any nuts.


Tierra R
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up ripe bananas. I always have a few bananas that are about to go bad, so I'm glad I found this recipe.


M5 MURSHAD
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I made these cupcakes with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They loved helping me mix the ingredients and decorate the cupcakes.


Blue Spirit
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. The marshmallow filling adds a nice gooey texture.


Qugie
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I love the combination of banana and marshmallow. These cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Philip Chillidon
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I'm not a big baker, but these cupcakes were so easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time and they turned out perfectly.


kingwonkrsa yg
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved the marshmallow filling and the cupcakes were easy to decorate.


Sinomenzi Alwande
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These cupcakes were a hit! The marshmallow filling was gooey and sweet, and the banana cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.