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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2-1/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup splenda
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- Browned Butter Maple Frosting
- 2 - 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, browned
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2-1/2 - 3 tablespoons half and half
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