Ceci's Banana Cupcakes

Ceci's Banana Cupcakes 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup flour ( I like to use King Arthur Flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large bananas
• 1/2 cup walnuts ( optional )

Molasses Frosting:

• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

Batter:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pan with paper liners.

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add the butter and sugar. Beat with until combined. Add sour cream and the vanilla. Slowly beat in the eggs, one at a time. Incorporate the dry mixture and wet mixtures together until thoroughly combined. Add the bananas and walnuts, being careful not to over mix. Using an ice-cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner 3/4 way full. Bake in the oven until the tops turn golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven to wire rack and let cool before frosting.

Frosting:

In a large bowl, add the butter and cream cheese. Beat together until incorporated. Add the molasses and mix well. Stir in the vanilla, milk and powder sugar.