Description
Mouthwatering Small Batch Cherry Almond Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for any celebration. These delightful cupcakes combine the tartness of juicy cherries with the rich, nutty flavor of almonds, creating a harmonious blend that will impress your guests. With a tender crumb and luscious frosting, these small batch cupcakes are ideal for birthdays, picnics, or simply to indulge in a moment of joy. Enjoy baking these easy-to-follow cupcakes and create sweet memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients while alternating with milk until combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting or enjoy plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg