Gilbert Ganache fried Cupcakes: Chocolate Seltzer Cupcakes with Ganache Banana Frosting and Caramelized Banana

Name: Gilbert Ganache-fried Cupcakes: Chocolate Seltzer Cupcakes with Ganache, Banana Frosting, and Caramelized Banana
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup flour; 1/3 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 3/4 cup seltzer water; 1/4 cup coffee, brewed strong, cooled; 1/3 cup oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 4 ounces soy creamer (recommended: Silk); 8 ounces good quality chocolate; 12 ounces non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening (recommended: Earth Balance); 4 1/2 ounces non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth Balance); 1 teaspoon banana compound; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 ripe banana; 1/2 cup soy milk; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth Balance); 1 tablespoon rum; 2 ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch slices