Amaretto Dream Cupcakes

By Anette Stevens, Taste of Home

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

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Makes

2 dozen

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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

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Directions

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
• 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.
• 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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