Banana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• FROSTING:
• 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract