Funfetti Almond Cherry Donut Cupcakes

September 03, 2014

As if funfetti wasn’t fun enough, I also adding a cute mini donut on top! I KNOW! I am so lovin’ these funfetti almond cherry donut cupcakes.

For the Almond Cupcakes:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon vanilla paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 to 4 tablespoons sprinkles
For the Butter Frosting:
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
For the Cherry Mini Donut:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cherry extract plus enough milk to measure 1/2 cup with extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sprinkles
For the Vanilla Glaze:
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
sprinkles

For the Almond Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin cups with cupcake liners. In a large mixing bowl beat butter until creamy; add sugar and mix until fluffy. Add extracts...
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Nutritions

Calories
491

Sodium
296mg
12% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
55g
18% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV

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