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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the powdered sugar, butter, and almond milk until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the almond buttercream frosting.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top for garnish.
- Let the cupcakes rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 32g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.