Walnut Banana Cupcakes

Name: Walnut Banana Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sour cream; Cream Cheese Frosting; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

1

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3

Add banana and vanilla; mix well.
4

Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.
5

Fill paper-lined muffin cups have full.
6

Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
8

For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and vanilla.
9

Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
10

Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with walnuts.
11

Store in the refrigerator.