Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream Frosting

Cupcakes gained popularity in the 19th century when they were often referred to as ‘number cakes’ or ‘1-2-3-4 cakes’ because the recipe was easy to remember: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups flour, and 4 eggs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 2.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoon Almond milk
• 2 tablespoon Sliced almonds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Stir in the almond extract.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a mixing bowl, beat the powdered sugar, butter, and almond milk until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the almond buttercream frosting.
12. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top for garnish.
13. Let the cupcakes rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.