Propose to Him Banana Cupcakes

By Storie

These cupcakes are a cute-guy favorite at Butter Lane bakery in New York City, co-owned by Glamour executive managing editor Maria Baugh. They’re yummy with or without a ring.

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1½ cups sugar
• stick unsalted butter, softened
• large eggs
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• cups all purpose flour
• tsp baking powder
• tsp baking soda
• tsp salt
• cup buttermilk
• ¼ cups ripe banana mashed
• For Frosting, combine:
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 stick softened unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Add:
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tbsp milk
• Mix until spreadable.

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degs F.
Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanila and mix until batter is smooth.
Combine all dry ingredients and mix into batter in 3 parts, alternating with buttermilk. Reduce speed to low and mix for 2 more minutes.
Line cupcake pan with wrappers. Using a spatula, gently fold mashed bananas into batter. Scoop into cups until ⅔ full.
Bake for 25 minutes and let cool.