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Cherry Banana Cupcakes

Name: Cherry Banana Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 cupcakes.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries, well drained; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

5 cupcakes

Perfect for your breakfast on the go or a sweet treat, these Cupcakes come courtesy of Diana Benecke from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Cherry Banana Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add egg; mix well. Beat in the banana, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in cherries.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Editor's Note

Decorative cupcake liners can be found at fancyflours.com.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 229 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.