Almond Snowflake Cupcakes
Almond Snowflake Cupcakes are a delightful winter-inspired treat, merging a fluffy almond-flavored cake with a creamy vanilla-almond frosting. Each cupcake is visually enchanting, dusted with powdered sugar to resemble fresh snowflakes. Perfect for holiday festivities or casual gatherings, these cupcakes will charm your guests with their light texture and irresistible flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp almond extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 tsp almond extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- 2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in almond extract.
- 4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just mixed.
- 5. Scoop batter into cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Let cool completely before frosting with the almond-infused icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg