Cathy's Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcake

Kiddie chocoholics will love this choco-banana treat!

Yield 12  cupcakes  Prep Time 25 minutes  Cooking Time 90 minutes

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs    
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup very ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips

1  Preheat oven to 350ºF. Butter cupcake molds.

2  With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, beating well.

3  Sift the dry ingredients together and combine with the butter mixture. Blend well.

4  Add the bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Stir well. Add the chocolate chips and pour into the prepared pan.

5  Bake for 1 hour or until a cake tester comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack to cool.

6  Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Photography by Louie Aguinaldo  | Recipe by Choppin'  Chef Foods and Services |  Styling by Angelo Comsti