long live the king cupcackes

inspired by elvis presley, made for the anniversary of his death in celebration of his life.

Vegan banana cupcakes with chocolate peanut butter frosting

preheat oven to 350*. these cook for 15 minutes.

banana cupcakes:
3/4 cup sugar. 5 tbsp vegan butter, 1 tsp vanilla. 1 banana - mashed. 1 1/4 cups flour. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup soy milk

combine sugar butter and vanilla, mix well then add mashed banana. combine remaining dry ingredients, alternate pouring in dry ingredients and soy milk while mixing.

frosting

1 cup creamy peanut butter ( i used Dark Chocolate Dreams from Peanut Butter & co. If you use regular peanut butter also add in 1/4 cup cocoa powder.)
1/2 cup vegan margarine OR vegan shortening which holds up better. I use Spectrum brand, it's transfat free and organic, Earth Balance also makes a good one.
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp soy milk or more depending on the thickness of your peanut butter.

add all and beat until creamy.

after frosting the cupcakes i put them in the freezer for 30 minutes because it was a hot day. they were wonderful.