INGREDIENTS
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For the cupcakes:
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3 cups all-purpose flour (12.75 oz)
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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4 large eggs
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2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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24 vanilla wafer cookies (or about 60 minis)
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For the banana pudding:
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2 1/4 cups whole milk
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2/3 cup sugar
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3 egg yolks
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 bananas
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For the whipped cream topping:
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Banana slices and vanilla wafers for garnish (optional)