Almond Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting



These Almond Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful treat with a nutty twist. The almond flour adds a subtle nuttiness to the moist and tender cupcakes, while the creamy cream cheese frosting complements the almond flavor perfectly. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to afternoon tea.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • For Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Warm up your oven to 350F 175C and put cupcake liners in a muffin tin

In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together with a whisk

Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a different bowl until it is light and fluffy

Slowly add the eggs one by one while beating

After each egg, add the almond extract

Slowly add the dry ingredients and then the sour cream one at a time until the batter is smooth

Fill up each cupcake liner about two thirds of the way to the top with batter

Put it in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

For a few minutes, let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin

Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely

Melt the cream cheese and butter together

Then, beat them together until the frosting is smooth and creamy

Put in the almond extract, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar

Also, add a pinch of salt

Beat until everything is well mixed and fluffy

Once the cupcakes are cool enough to handle, use a knife or a piping bag to frost them with the cream cheese frosting

After decorating them however you like, savor your tasty Almond Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting


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