MARSHMALLOW-FILLED BANANA CUPCAKES

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A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more time consuming than it is, but it's easy and the results are incredible. -Monique Caron, Buxton, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups marshmallow creme
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat butter, marshmallow creme and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. circle, 1 in. deep, in top of each cupcake. Carefully remove cut portion and set aside. Fill cavity with about 1 teaspoon filling. Replace tops, pressing down lightly. Dollop or pipe remaining filling over tops. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tawhid Hussain
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Meh.


Raja Azhar
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These cupcakes were a disappointment. I won't be making them again.


Christ Jack
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I didn't really taste the banana flavor in these cupcakes.


Md Mahbub Alam
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These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste.


Suren Papitha
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I would have liked the marshmallow filling to be a bit more gooey.


Elb Bohara
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise evenly, but they still tasted good.


Sparta Capt
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I thought the marshmallow filling was a bit too sweet, but the banana flavor was spot-on.


Kabunda Kazhila
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I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The marshmallow filling was a nice addition.


Prem Sah
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


RASIO'S WORLD
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. The marshmallow filling is a nice touch.


Maxamad Cabdi
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I'll definitely be making these cupcakes again. They're so good!


One Love
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These cupcakes were a big hit with my friends and family. They're definitely a keeper!


nus ali
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I love the combination of banana and marshmallow in these cupcakes. They're a perfect treat for any occasion.


Siska Smit
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The marshmallow filling was a fun surprise, and the banana flavor was delicious.


almhdy alazab
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I was a bit skeptical about the marshmallow filling, but it turned out to be a great addition to these cupcakes. The banana flavor was also very good.


Mafuza Akter
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I've made these cupcakes twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The marshmallow filling is gooey and sweet, and the banana flavor is subtle but still noticeable.


Thomas Mcphee
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These cupcakes were a hit at my last party! The marshmallow filling was a unique and delicious twist, and the banana flavor was perfectly balanced.