Almond Cherry Cupcakes

Picture this: Almond and cherry, the dynamic flavor duo, coming together in perfect cupcake harmony! These Almond Cherry Cupcakes are your golden ticket to the sweetest show in town! Whether you are throwing a grand party, or just treating yourself to a sweet dessert, these cupcakes are sure to wow! Made with our Premium Blanched Almond paste and Natural Almond Extract, these cupcakes are moist, decadent and bursting with flavor! The cream cheese frosting is literally the cherry on top, flavored with our Maraschino Bing Cherry Artisan. So, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just craving a little sweetness in your life, indulge in these Almond Cherry Cupcakes. They're a delightful reminder that sometimes the simplest pleasures are the sweetest!

Ingredients

For Cupcakes

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz. Amoretti® Premium Blanched Almond Paste
• 4 oz. unsalted butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp. rum
•  1/2 tsp. Amoretti® Natural Almond Extract
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

For Frosting

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 4 oz. unsalted butter
• 1/2 tbsp. Amoretti® Maraschino Bing Cherry Artisan
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Maraschino Cherry for garnish

Directions

Cupcakes

1. Line a cupcake/muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a bowl using a stand or hand mixer, beat almond paste and sugar at medium speed until crumbly.
3. Add butter and mix until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time and beat until well creamed. 
5. Add rum and almond extract.
6. Mix dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, then add to the butter mixture and mix at a slow speed until combined (make sure not to overmix, this will cause your cupcake tops to sink)
7. Fill cupcake tin 3/4's full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. The tops should spring back when lightly pressed.
8. Let cool for a few minutes in the tin, then finish cooling on a wire rack. 

Frosting

1. Beat the cream cheese and butter together
2. Add the Maraschino Cherry Artisan and slowly add in the powdered sugar.
3. Mix until completely combined and there are no lumps in the frosting. 

Assembly

1. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, add your cream cheese frosting to a piping bag.
2. Pipe the frosting on using your preferred tip and piping method.
3. Top with a maraschino cherry to garnish.
4. Enjoy!