Another recipe that I’ve already made from Baked: New Frontiers – my notes from last time said that I didn’t like the pastry cream on these cupcakes. I had every intention of making a vanilla buttercream… but then we just kept eating them plain.

These have the flavor of a banana bread, but with a lighter crumb. They’re truly excellent just plain, no pastry cream or frosting needed.

For the recipe and to see how the other Baked Sunday Mornings bakers fared, head over to Baked Sunday Mornings.

• Banana Cupcakes with Vanilla Pastry Cream (Baked: New Frontiers in Baking, p. 70)