Description
Cherry Almond Cupcakes are soft, fluffy almond flavored cupcakes topped with a sweet cherry frosting and finished with a classic cherry on top. These cupcakes are made from scratch, easy to prepare, and perfect for parties, holidays, or any time you want a bright and festive dessert.
Ingredients
Cupcakes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 fourths cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature
2 teaspoons almond extract
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 and 1 fourth cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 fourth teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk, room temperature
2 tablespoons water, room temperature
Cherry Frosting
Prepared cherry frosting or homemade maraschino cherry frosting
Garnish
Maraschino cherries
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy. This step takes about four minutes and is important for creating a soft cupcake texture.
Add the sour cream and almond extract to the bowl and mix until smooth and fully combined.
Add one egg white and mix until incorporated. Then add the remaining two egg whites and mix again, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything blends evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until just combined. Pour in the milk and water, then mix gently until smooth. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until the batter is uniform and lump free.
Fill each cupcake liner about halfway to two thirds full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for two to three minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, frost with cherry almond frosting and top with a cherry.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best texture and even mixing.
Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep cupcakes light.
Cupcakes must be completely cooled before frosting.
Add a small amount of cherry juice to the frosting for extra color if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 3g