1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 mashed bananas
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda dissolved in 2 tsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients. Fill paper lined muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. softened butter
2 tbsp. cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat all ingredients until fluffy and frost cooled cupcakes.