Banana Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
• Colored sprinkles, optional