Banana Pudding Cupcakes

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin pan (12 count) with non-stick spray or line with paper cups.
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   1. Whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
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   2. Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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   3. Add vanilla and banana extracts.
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   4. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk into the sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
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   5. Cover bottoms of muffin cups or paper liners with crushed Vanilla Wafers. Remember to save some for garnish.
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   6. Fill cups 2/3 full with cupcake batter.
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   Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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   Allow to cool before frosting.
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    Makes 12 cupcakes
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    **Option** I stuffed my cupcakes with vanilla pudding. To do this, prepare 1 package of vanilla pudding mix according to directions. Use a melon baller to scoop out a portion of the top and center of the cooled cupcake. Fill with vanilla pudding, then apply frosting.
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    For the Banana Cream Cheese Frosting:
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    1. Cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
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    2. Add confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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    3. Add vanilla and banana extracts, and stir.
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    4. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
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    Store any unused frosting in the refrigerator.