Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

For the cupcakes:

Makes 24-28 cupcakes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Into a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix. Next, mix in the eggs, one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Mix in the buttermilk.

In small batches, add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, until just combined. Gently fold in the mashed bananas.

Divide the batter evenly, between two pre-lined muffin/cupcake pans. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Then remove from the oven and allow to cool. The cupcakes will fall as they are cooling. Cool completely and frost with Cream Cheese Frosting (below) and chopped walnuts (optional).

For the frosting:

Beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla together in a large bowl. Gradually add in the powdered sugar. Mix until well combined. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes. Frosts 24-28 cupcakes or two 9 inch cakes.

Enjoy!