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Almond Cupcakes

Delightful Almond Cupcakes with Creamy Buttercream Frosting

These Easy Almond Cupcakes are a delightful treat with a soft texture and creamy almond frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream preferably full-fat
  • 1/4 cup Water room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for best taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract adjust based on preference
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can replace with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Milk whole milk preferred

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • muffin tin
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Prep the Batter: In a bowl, mix together the egg, oil, sour cream, water, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Fill Liners: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each with the batter about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Frost: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Unfrosted cupcakes can stay at room temperature for up to a week.

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