Banana-Coffee Caramel-Filled Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals
• 1 tablespoon boiling water
• 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals
• 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
• Chocolate-covered coffee beans, if desired