Hummingbird Cupcakes Recipe

Hummingbird Cupcakes are filled with flavor, it is a must try Recipe. This Cupcake is a great Dessert and a welcome addition to any Party or special Occasion.

Hummingbird Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Cupcakes:
1-1/2 cups Flour
1/2 cup Sugar
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 Banana, mashed
4 oz. Apple Sauce
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Vanilla
1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
6 oz. Pineapple Tidbits, drained
3/4 cup Pecans, chopped
12 whole Pecans

Frosting:
4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
2 oz. Butter, softened
1 tsp Vanilla
2-3 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted

Preheat Oven 350° F
Place 12 paper cups in cupcake pan

Cupcakes:
Combine Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Ginger, whisk well.
Mix Brown Sugar, Sugar and Oil together.
Add Apple Sauce and Vanilla, combine.
Add Eggs one at a time and Bananas.
Incorporate Flour in two batches.
Fold under Pineapple and chopped Pecans.
Fill each paper cup equally with batter.
Bake 18-20 minutes or until the tester comes out clean.
Rest Cupcakes 5 minutes in pan than completely cool on wire rack.

Frosting:
Cream softened Cream Cheese and Butter together.
Add Vanilla and gradually Powdered Sugar until liked consistency.
(Optional: cool Frosting 10-15 minutes in refrigerator.)
Fill piping bag (or use a spoon) with Frosting and top each Cupcake with desired amount.
Crown each Hummingbird Cupcake with a whole Pecan.
Enjoy!