Delicious Almond Cupcake with Salted Caramel Buttercream Frosting

These almond cupcakes are a tasty treat filled with the rich flavor of almonds and topped with a creamy and sweet salted caramel buttercream frosting. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is silky smooth with the perfect balance of sweet and salty. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the almond extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Fold in the almond meal until just combined.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Smooth the tops with a spoon.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cupcakes from the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
10. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until well combined.
12. Mix in the salted caramel sauce and salt until smooth and creamy.
13. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
14. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in a decorative swirl or any desired design.
15. Serve and enjoy!

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