Peanut Butter Banana Cupcakes

Well. . .here's another recipe that started with a favorite flavor combo. Made Peanut Butter and Banana sandwiches for lunch. I like to add a drizzle of honey to my sandwich so it's just messy and tasty! My kids like it too, but due to the "no peanuts" rule at school, I can't pack it in their lunch. Instead they enjoy it as a treat at home.

I have a pile of 9 bananas, ripe as can be, setting on the counter and need to use them. So here we are, Peanut Butter Banana Caramel Cupcakes! I've never made them before, but think they turned out fantastic!

Peanut Butter Banana Cupcakes

CUPCAKES:
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, very soft
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
1 cup ripe banana, mashed (2 large)

1. Cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add in eggs one at a time.

3. Mix in mashed bananas.

4. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Stir until combined.

6. Scoop into paper lined cupcake pan.

7. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.


PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 or 3 Tbsp milk

1. Prepare cupcakes and let cool completely.

2. Mix together butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

3. Stir in milk.

4. Whip frosting till it's light and fluffy.