Cherry Almond Cupcakes from Julie's Eats & Treats

Julie Evink
November 20, 2016
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Cherry Almond Cupcakes ~ Light & Fluffy Almond Cupcakes Topped with Cherry Frosting! Perfect for Holidays, Birthdays or Just Because!

12
CUPCAKES
6 tbsp (84 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
3?4 cup (155 g) sugar
6 tbsp (86 g) sour cream, room temperature
2 tsp (10 ml) almond extract
3 large egg whites, room temperature, divided
1 1?4 cups (163 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (8 g) baking powder
1?4 tsp salt
6 tbsp (90 ml) milk, room temperature
2 tbsp (30 ml) water, room temperature
FROSTING
1?2 cup (112 g) salted butter, room temperature
1?2 cup (95 g) vegetable shortening
4 1?2 cups (518 g) powdered sugar, divided
6 1?2 tbsp (97 ml) maraschino cherry juice
Sprinkles
12–14 maraschino cherries
TOOLS
Piping bag
Ateco 808 icing tip (or another large, round
Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sour cream...
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions

Calories
1480

Sodium
1297mg
54% DV

Fat
59g
90% DV

Protein
29g
59% DV

Carbs
209g
71% DV

Fiber
21g
84% DV
Baked