Strawberry Banana Muffins

If you love strawberries, then you know that nothing compares in texture or flavor to a red, ripe succulent strawberry! These muffins are a delightful way to enjoy this wonderful fruit.



3/4 cup butter -- room temperature
2/3 cup light brown sugar -- firmly packed
3 bananas -- ripe
2 eggs
1 cup cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup strawberries -- sliced, fresh
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add the sugar and blend well. Puree the bananas in a food processor. Stir the pureed bananas and eggs into the butter mixture, beating until the batter is smooth.

In a medium bowl, sift together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the batter and mix well. Stir in the sliced strawberries. Spoon the batter into greased muffin tins or into foil baking cups. Sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar.

Bake 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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