Today is my birthday!
So obviously I needed to post a cupcake recipe. But, also, I don’t know if you know this rule, I don’t cook on my birthday. I also don’t take the time to type out a really long recipe to share on my blog. So here is the “it’s my birthday and I’m being lazy and just giving you links to the original recipes that I found when googling” post.
You’re welcome!
Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Banana Cupcakes
I found this recipe at Schweet ‘N Savory and it is just perfect. I didn’t change it a bit. Which is rare for me. It is light and spongy like a cupcake, not at all like a banana bread or muffin. And I used bananas that were just past ripened so they weren’t brown and the cupcake was a delightful shade of yellow.
Chocolate Ganache Frosting
I got this recipe from the queen mother herself, Martha Stewart. I figured if anyone knew how to make a delightful ganache, it would be her. I was so right. I followed the directions and then refrigerated it so it would be firm enough to frost with my cake decorator thingy. Actually, I stuck it in the freezer for a bit because it was taking too long (and I wanted a cupcake for crying out loud) and the texture still turned out creamy and smooth.
There you have it! Two delicious recipes put together for one amazing cupcake!
Happy Birthday!!