banana pecan cupcakes

Ingredients

• CUPCAKES:
• 1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 sm package instant banana cream pudding mix, dry
• 3 medium very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 stick butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 x large eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped & toasted
• FROSTING:
• 1 stick butter, room temperature
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon banana extract
• GARNISH:
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped & toasted
• monkey/banana decorations