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Easy Banana Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup solid shortening or margarine 2 eggs (slightly beaten) 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup sour milk 1 cup bananas (about 3) mashed, very ripe are best 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2-1 cup nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Add each ingredient in order, beating until smooth.
  3. Pour into greased muffin tins or tins lined with cupcake papers.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Test by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it is done.
  6. Frost with buttercream frosting (canned vanilla or homemade).