With autumn in the air, the need to cozy up by the fire and bake treats sets in. While pumpkin spice is a good flavor, it tends to be overdone in the fall. In this edition of Meek’s Eats, learn how to make this spicy fall treat that will be perfect for cozying up by the fire, and will be sure to satisfy your palate!

INGREDIENTS: 

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon allspice

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2-3 bananas

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease cupcake pan

2. Mix together flour, baking soda, cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and salt, set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together, until light and fluffy texture. Slowly add eggs, and continue stirring until fully combined.

4. Add flour mixture to the sugar mixture, mix until smooth.

5. Add in bananas and vanilla until fully combined.

6. Place two spoonfuls of batter into cupcake tray.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

8. You’re done, enjoy!