Caramel Banana Cupcakes
MAKES 18
PREP 40 MIN (PLUS CHILLING) BAKE2S MIN
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
3 large eggs, separated
One 5.5-ounce bag soft caramels, such as Werther's Original Chewy
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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Preheat the oven to 350°. Line 18 cups of 2 standard 12-cup 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 caramels 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 sauceapn. 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
frostin onto the cupcakes.
Everyday with Rachael Ray September 2008
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