An American Classic (Banana Cream Cupcakes)

I recently saw the gorgeous Broadway production of An American in Paris. I have some incredibly talented friends who are in it that brought me backstage for a tour! I got to see the magic behind this stunning show and meet a couple of the stars. While I was there, they were talking about how they were all craving banana pudding cupcakes. It sounded like a challenge I wanted to accept. This confection is dedicated to the company of An American in Paris.





















INGREDIENTS: 

 Butter Cake
1 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour 
1 Cup Sugar 
1 Stick Brown Butter* 
2 tsp Vanilla
2 Eggs 
1/2 Cup Milk 
1/2 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 
1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 
1/4 tsp salt

 Banana Pudding
1 Package of Instant Banana Pudding
1 Cup Cold Milk
1 Tbsp Bourbon
2 tsp Vanilla

 Frosting
1 Cup Unsalted Butter
4 Cups Confectioners Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Over Ripe Thawed Banana**
2 Tbsp Banana Syrup**

 Prep Time: 24 Hours
Active Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 12-18 Cupcakes

DIRECTIONS:

Banana Pudding
Make the pudding according to the instructions. When adding the milk also include the vanilla and the bourbon. Place the pudding in the refrigerator to set-up.

 Butter Cake
Meanwhile, *place the butter in a small saucepan on medium low heat. Brown the butter by keeping the heat at a medium/high simmer. The butter will get frothy and then slowly turn brown and begin to smell nutty. When the butter is brown, place in the freezer to cool.
Measure out the milk, add apple cider vinegar and set aside. In the bowl of a mixer, place the flour, sugar, and cooled brown butter. Slowly mix together until the dry ingredients and butter are well incorporated. Add the baking powder and salt. Add one egg at a time, then the vanilla. Slowly add milk until entirely incorporated.

Do not over mix.

Place batter in a lined cupcake tin and bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Frosting
**Freeze one or two very over ripe bananas. Take them out of the freezer and allow them to thaw. In the bowl of a mixer combine the butter, 1 thawed banana, vanilla, and the syrup from the banana. Add two cups of sugar at a time. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you reach the desired texture.

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