runner's cupcake

Why are these called a runner's cupcake you say? Before long runs, my typical breakfast would be a banana peanut butter sandwich. This cupcake was inspired by just this. Its a banana cake frosted with a cream cheese frosting topped with peanut butter granola. After you have one you'll have enough energy to run for some more.

runner's cupcake

ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup cake flour 
• 3/4 cup sugar 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon grounded ginger 
• 1/2 teaspoo cinnamon 
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature 
• 1 large egg, room temperature 
• 1 large ripe banana, mashed 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract cream cheese frosting 
• 1 crunchy peanut butter granola bar, crushed 

directions

1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Set up cups in pan.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon. In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, egg, banana, and vanilla.
3. Using a standing mixer, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter is formed.
4. Divide the cake batter evenly among cupcake cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool completely. Makes 12 cupcakes.
5. Frost the cupcakes. Top with crushed granola.