Banana Split Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

For the cupcakes:

2 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tbsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

12 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 1/2 cups

sugar

eggs

1 cup

plus 2 tbsp. buttermilk

1 1/3 cups

mashed ripe banana

For the filling:

1 lb

strawberries, hulled and diced small

2 tbsp

confectioners’ sugar

12 oz

crushed pineapple, drained

For the frosting:

1 1/2 cups

heavy cream, chilled

1/3 cup

confectioners’ sugar, sifted

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

For the ganache:

8 oz

bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1 cup

heavy cream

1 tbsp

light corn syrup

For garnish:

Multi-colored sprinkles

Maraschino cherries