Ingredients

• ripe bananas - 2, mashed
• all-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• baking soda - ½ teaspoon
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• unsalted butter - ½ cup, softened
• eggs - 2
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• heavy cream - 1 cup
• powdered sugar - ½ cup
• banana pudding mix - 1 package (3.4 oz)
• sliced bananas - for topping

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. 6.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. 7.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8.

   Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.

9. 9.

   In a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the powdered sugar and banana pudding mix, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

10. 10.

    Frost the cooled cupcakes with the banana cream frosting and top with sliced bananas.