Banana Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

Today was the first day that actually made me stop and think that summer may be finally here.  The sun was shining, not too hot with a cool breeze, and slightly overcast with snow on the mountains. A perfect day. About time too. We've had late snows this year and lately, a lot of rainy cold days. Warm weather makes me happy. And since I'm in a good mood today, cupcakes are in order. 

Something quick and easy as to not keep me from this gorgeous day and because I had bananas that were on their last leg, I decided to make Banana Cupcakes. These have a hint of rum and are paired with glorious Milk Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting. Yum, yum and yum! On a day like today, wouldn't these would go well with a glass of ice cold milk? Yes, please.

Banana Cupcakes
adapted from Yellow Cupcakes
preheat oven to 375 degrees

3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar

1 cup caster sugar
2-3 ripe bananas

3 eggs

12.5 oz all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vanilla bean paste

1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
3 tbsp dark rum

1. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. Cream butter, banana, and sugars with mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between additions.
4. Add vanillas, sour cream, rum, and milk.
5. Using a wooden spoon, add flour and stir only until incorporated.

Fill liners to 3/4 full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Makes about 20 cupcakes. Set aside to cool.

Milk Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

12 oz milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups powdered sugar

1. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler over hot water stirring until smooth. Do not overheat.
2. Remove from double broiler; stir in sour cream, vanilla, and salt. 
3. Slowly beat in powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.

Pipe unto cupcakes. Add sprinkles if desired.