"Light and tender banana cupcakes filled with a cloud-like banana mousse, topped with fluffy vanilla buttercream...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups (6 3/8 ounces) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup mashed)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup mashed)
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, preferably cultured, at cool room temperature (in warmer months I’d recommend substituting at least 1/4 cup of butter with vegetable shortening for stability).
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2 to 3 cups powdered sugar, or as needed
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1 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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food coloring (optional)