Banana-Coconut Cupcakes


My mom made these and even though I don’t like coconut, I love these!

 Banana-Coconut Cupcakes
2-1/2 c. flour
1⁄2 tsp. nutmeg
1-1/4 c. sugar
1-1/2 c. ripe bananas (3)
1⁄2 c. shortening
1⁄2 tsp. soda
1/8 tsp. cloves
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1-1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3⁄4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Mix all ingredients together, pour into cupcake paper lined cupcake pans and bake at 350. Bake for 18 minutes.

Coconut Icing
 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. Shortening
4 c. coconut
1/2 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar.
Mix all ingredients together, apply to tops of cupcakes and broil until coconut begins to brown.
Makes 2 dozen