Banana Cupcakes With Ganache Frosting

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Beat into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in bananas and pecans.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool until mixture reaches room temperature.
4. In a large bowl, cream shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in marshmallow creme and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture. Beat until light and fluffy. Frost cupcakes.

flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, canola oil, buttermilk, vanilla, mashed ripe bananas, pecans, chocolate, heavy whipping cream, shortening, sugar, marshmallow creme, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/banana-cupcakes-with-ganache-frosting/ (may not work)