Moist Banana Cupcakes With Vanilla Icing Recipe

Ingredients (14)

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed bananas, ripe, about 3 large
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, or a little more for a thicker frosting
• 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, or cream, enough for desired consistency
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract