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<blockquote data-quote="moreluck" data-source="post: 581542" data-attributes="member: 1246">Caramel Banana Cupcakes&nbsp;Ingredients:12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature1 1/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup mashed ripe bananas1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 3/4 cup flour1/2 cup whole milk, PLUS2 tablespoons whole milk3 large eggs, separated1 package (5.5-ounce size) soft caramels1/4 cup confectioners&#039; sugar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Directions:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees friend. Line cups of 2 standard muffin pans with baking liners. &nbsp;In a large bowl, beat 1 stick butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add 3/4 cup bananas, the baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup flour. Mix in 6 tablespoons milk and the remaining 3/4 cup flour until smooth. &nbsp;Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites at medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar at high speed until stiff and glossy. Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks remain. &nbsp;Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each liner three-quarters full. Cut 9 caramels in half, and submerge one piece in each muffin cup of batter. Bake until the cupcakes are springy to the touch, about 25 minutes. Let cool. &nbsp;Meanwhile, in a small, heavy saucepan, cook the remaining caramels, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup banana and 1/4 teaspoon salt over medium heat, stirring, until the caramel&#039;s melted. &nbsp;Using the electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and confectioners&#039; sugar until thick, about 3 minutes. Slowly beat in the caramel mixture; transfer the mixture to the saucepan. &nbsp;Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool. &nbsp;Using the electric mixer, beat remaining 2 sticks butter at high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. &nbsp;With the mixture on low speed, slowly add the cooled caramel mixture, then beat at high speed until fluffy. Spread the frosting onto the cupcakes.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="moreluck, post: 581542, member: 1246"] Caramel Banana Cupcakes [B]Ingredients[/B]: 12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup whole milk, PLUS 2 tablespoons whole milk 3 large eggs, separated 1 package (5.5-ounce size) soft caramels 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar [B]Directions[/B]: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees friend. Line cups of 2 standard muffin pans with baking liners. In a large bowl, beat 1 stick butter with 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add 3/4 cup bananas, the baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup flour. Mix in 6 tablespoons milk and the remaining 3/4 cup flour until smooth. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites at medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar at high speed until stiff and glossy. Fold the egg whites into the batter until no streaks remain. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans, filling each liner three-quarters full. Cut 9 caramels in half, and submerge one piece in each muffin cup of batter. Bake until the cupcakes are springy to the touch, about 25 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, in a small, heavy saucepan, cook the remaining caramels, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup banana and 1/4 teaspoon salt over medium heat, stirring, until the caramel's melted. Using the electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and confectioners' sugar until thick, about 3 minutes. Slowly beat in the caramel mixture; transfer the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cool. Using the electric mixer, beat remaining 2 sticks butter at high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixture on low speed, slowly add the cooled caramel mixture, then beat at high speed until fluffy. Spread the frosting onto the cupcakes. [/QUOTE]

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