Vanilla-Almond Christmas Cupcakes: 3 Secrets for Festive Magic
Delicious vanilla-almond cupcakes perfect for Christmas, with a light almond flavor and festive decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting and garnishing with sliced almonds.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
- For extra flavor, toast the almonds before garnishing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg