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Cherry Almond Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes featuring a tender almond flavor and topped with sweet maraschino cherry frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Bakery, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 3 large egg whites, room temperature, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons milk, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons water, room temperature
Frosting
  • Cherry frosting (store-bought or homemade maraschino cherry frosting)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light in color and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  3. Mix in sour cream and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Add one egg white and mix until combined. Add remaining two egg whites and mix until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add half of the flour mixture to the batter and mix until well combined.
  3. Add the milk and water and mix until combined.
  4. Add remaining flour and mix until well combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about halfway to two-thirds full of batter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
  2. Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  3. Frost with maraschino cherry frosting and enjoy.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Don't overmix once flour is added; mix just until combined for tenderness. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.