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Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

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Six cupcakes on an oval platter each frosted with a rustic swath of tan icing and sprinkled with chopped peanuts.
Photo by Stephen Lewis

A classic combination in an adorable little package. The cupcakes, which are reminiscent of banana bread, would be a great breakfast treat (with or without the frosting).

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