Almond Wedding Cake Cupcakes: 12 Steps to Perfection
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Almond Wedding Cake Cupcakes with Raspberry Filling: An Incredible 12-Step Recipe
- Author: Andrew
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (for topping)
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish, optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the almond extract and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Warm the raspberry preserves in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Remove a small portion from the center of each cupcake to create a hollow for the filling.
- Spoon or pipe the warm raspberry preserves into the hollowed cupcakes.
- Top each cupcake with a swirl of buttercream frosting and garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before filling.
- Use fresh raspberries for garnish for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg