Banana Moon Pie Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 regular cupcake or muffin pans with cupcake liners.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
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   Cream the granulated sugar and shortening in a stand up mixer with a paddle attachment on low.
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   Mix the bananas, buttermilk, vanilla and eggs until blended.
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   Incorporate the flour mixture until blended.
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   Do not over mix.
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   Fill each cup three-quarters full and bake until golden brown and baked all the way through, about 18 minutes.
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   Core each cupcake.
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   Pipe the Marshmallow Cream Filling into the core.
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    Dip the top of each cupcake into the Chocolate Coating.
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    Generously frost each cupcake with the Marshmallow Frosting.
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    This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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    The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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    Mix the creme, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla until creamy and fluffy in a stand up mixer with a paddle attachment on medium.
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    Put the filling in a piping bag.
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    Cut the tip of the piping bag 1/4-inch.
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    Yield: about 3 1/2 cups.
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    Combine the chips, oil and extract in a double boiler or chocolate melting pot and set on medium temperature.
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    Stir occasionally until smooth.
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    Remove from heat and set aside.
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    Yield: about 3 cups.
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    Boil 3 tablespoons water and the granulated sugar in a small saucepan over high heat.
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    Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
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    Beat the egg whites, tartar and salt until soft peaks form in a stand up mixer with the whisk attachment.
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    Carefully pour the hot sugar syrup into the egg whites with the mixer at medium speed.
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    Whip the frosting until cool and billowy, about 5 minutes.
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    Put the frosting in a medium piping bag with desired piping tip.
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    Yield: about 2 cups.