Easy Almond Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream Recipe
These Easy Almond Cupcakes are moist, subtly nutty treats topped with a luscious almond buttercream frosting. With a combination of almond and vanilla extracts for a perfect flavor balance, these cupcakes bake up light and fluffy in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal quick-bake dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Egg (Large, Room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Oil
- 1/2 cup Sour cream (Full fat, Room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Water (Room temperature)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/4–1/2 tsp Almond extract (Adjust according to your preference; 1/2 tsp recommended)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour (Sifted)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
Frosting
- 2 cups Almond buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, oil, sour cream, water, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix these ingredients together until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the sifted all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Stir gently and mix just until everything is combined. It’s okay if the batter has a few lumps; avoid over-mixing to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Prepare Cupcake Liners: Pour the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the cupcakes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 18-20 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs.
- Cool Cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely to room temperature before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: While cupcakes bake and cool, prepare your almond buttercream frosting if not already made.
- Decorate: Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip (such as tip 1M) with almond buttercream and pipe beautiful swirls or rose shapes on top of each cupcake.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these delightful almond cupcakes fresh for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients help blend better and produce a smoother batter.
- Adjust the almond extract quantity to your preference since it has a strong flavor.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- You can use homemade or store-bought almond buttercream frosting.
- If you prefer, garnish cupcakes with slivered almonds for added texture.
