Frosted Banana Cupcakes
By 200 Cupcakes

I got this recipe, and most of my cupcake recipes, from the book, 200 Cupcakes, which I purchased when traveling in San Francisco last summer. The amount of recipes (I think its around 200 or so) is absolutely astonishing. There are cupcakes for every possible occasion and every ingredient (except not meat, so its great for vegetarians!). I highly suggest it to all potential bakers out there! But don't worry if you don't want to spend money because I'll post my favorites for you!I love this recipe. It is perfect for when you have overripe bananas that you don't want to waste and throw out. If you love bananas, I also suggest taking a look at the Marbled-Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe. It's very similar.

Enjoy!!!!!

Yields: 24+
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes


Instructions:
  • 7 tablespoons lightly salted butter, softened
  • scant 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • scant 1/2 cup whole-milk yogurt
  • 8 oz. confectioners' sugar
  • sugar sprinkles, to decorate

Directions:
  1. Line two 12-section mini muffin pans with paper cake liners. Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder in a bowl and beat with a handheld electric mixer for about a minute, until light and creamy.
  2. Stir in the mashed banana and golden raisins. Divide the cake mixture between the paper liners.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees F, for 20 minutes, or until risen and firm. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  4. Line a bowl with a double thickness of paper towels. Spoon the yogurt onto the paper. Bring up the edges and gently squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Tip the thickened ball of yogurt onto 2 more sheets of paper towels and squeeze out a little more liquid if possible.
  5. Sift the confectioners' sugar into a separate bowl and add the thick yogurt. Mix well to make frosting with a slightly fudgy texture.
  6. Swirl the mixture over the cakes and scatter with sugar sprinkles to decorate.