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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
1/21 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).