Easy Almond Cupcakes (With Almond Buttercream)
Indulge in the delightful world of baking with these Easy Almond Cupcakes topped with luscious Almond Buttercream! Perfect for any occasion, these moist and fluffy cupcakes are infused with a rich almond flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether it’s a casual dessert for a weeknight dinner or a sweet treat for a special gathering, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike. Crafted from simple, wholesome ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this recipe effortlessly. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a scrumptious baking experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup water (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4–1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups almond buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the egg, oil, sour cream, water, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg