Amaretto Dream Cupcakes

  Desserts

Treat yourself to these indulgent little cupcakes laced with the irresistible flavor of Amaretto and slivered almonds.

Amaretto Dream Cupcakes

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup amaretto
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • Amaretto Butter Frosting

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  • 2. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and amaretto, beating well after each addition. Stir in almonds.
  • 3. Fill paper-lined muffins cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 316 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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