Banana-Nut with Maple Frosting Cupcakes

Maple pairs beautifully with walnuts, as in these moist banana cupcakes.

Makes 16 cupcakes
Prep Time: 15 min.
Start to Finish: 1 hr 10 min

Ingredients:

• Cupcakes
  • 1 - package (14-oz.) Pillsbury® Banana Quick Bread & Muffin Mix
  • 1 - cup buttermilk*
  • 1/4 - cup oil
  • 3 - Tablespoons Hungry Jack® Microwave Ready Regular Syrup
  • 1/2 - teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/2 - cup finely chopped walnuts
• Frosting
  • 4 - oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 - Tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 3 - Tablespoons Hungry Jack® Microwave Ready Regular Syrup
  • 1/2 - teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 - teaspoon imitation maple flavor
  • 2 - cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 - cup finely chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 16 muffin cups with foil or paper baking cups.

1. In large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients except walnuts; stir 50 to 75 strokes with spoon until mix is moistened. 
2. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. 
3. Spoon batter evenly into lined muffin cups.
4. Bake at 400°F. for 16 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 
5. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan. 
6. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
7. In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients except powdered sugar and walnuts; beat at low speed until smooth. 
8. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until mixture is of spreading consistency. 
9. Frost cooled cupcakes. Immediately sprinkle with 1/4 cup walnuts. Store in refrigerator.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Line 17 muffin cups with foil or paper baking cups. Add 2 tablespoons flour to dry mix. Bake as directed above.

* To substitute for buttermilk, use 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup.

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