Chocolate Covered Banana Cupcakes

Banana Cupcake Recipe:

6 ripened bananas

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup milk

3/4 cup sour cream

4 eggs

1/2 cup (one stick) butter (softened)

4 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp vanilla

Mash bananas; mix in sugar, eggs, milk, sour cream, vanilla, butter. In separate bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Combine. 

Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

Chocolate Frosting Recipe:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter (softened)
5 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups (12oz) chocolate chips
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp meringue powder
2 tbsp milk

Mix butter, 4 cups of sugar, cocoa powder, and meringue powder. Melt chocolate and pour into the frosting. Mix well. Let the frosting cool back to room temperature, or place in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes. Add the remaining cup of powdered sugar and beat until fully combined. If needed, add milk to thin the consistency, or more powdered sugar to thicken.