Banana Cupcakes

Today is my niece, Claire's first birthday. She had an adorable cupcake themed party. So I made different sized cupcakes and a small 5 inch cake for Claire to dig into. I thought that banana would be a good flavor for a 1 year old. She was so cute and had a really good time eating up her cake.

Banana Cupcakes

adapted from Sky High

2 sticks butter, at room temperature

2 c. sugar

7 egg whites

3 c. cake flour

3 1/2 t. baking powder

1 1/2 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. salt

3/4 c. milk

1/2 c. over ripened bananas, mashed

In food processor, process milk and mashed bananas into a smooth, light puree. Shift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, set aside. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites, 2 or 3 whites at a time. With mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients and banana puree alternately in 2 or 3 additions, beating until just blended between additions. Divide batter into muffin tins and bake in a 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting

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2 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese, at room temperature

1 stick butter, at room temperature

1 box powdered sugar

Cream together cream cheese and butter. With mixer on low speed, slow add powdered sugar until well incorporated.