Apple Banana Cupcakes
Description
This is a cupcake that smells as good as it tastes. It's an old Polish recipe from some of the best bakers in Milwaukee!
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2/3 cup shortening
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup buttermilk
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1 cup ripe bananas, mashed
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2 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 muffin cups, or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and buttermilk. Beat in the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the mashed bananas and shredded apples. Fill each muffin cup half full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.