Chocolate Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting

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Originally from post punk kitchen. Adapted from a vegan recipe. Frosting recipe from allrecipes.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degree f.

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Combine first three ingredients in a large bowl.

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Mix well.

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Add banana , stirring well to combine.

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Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup and level with a knife.

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Combine flour , cocoa , baking soda , and salt , stirring well with a whisk.

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Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with 1 / 2 cup milk , beginning and ending with flour mixture.

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Mix after each addition.

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Spoon the batter into 24 muffin cups lined with paper liners.

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Bake for 20 minutes or until cupcakes spring back easily when touched lightly in the center.

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Allow to cool , and frost if desired.

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To make frosting: place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl , and beat with an electric mixer.

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Gradually mix in the sugar , and when it starts to get thick , incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable.

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Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.

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Ingredients

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sugar, butter, vanilla, mashed bananas, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, milk, peanut butter', confectioners' sugar"]"