ALMOND CUPCAKES WITH ORANGE ICING

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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Almond     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup natural almonds (with skin), toasted lightly, cooled, and ground fine in a blender
1 1/4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup water
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the flour, the almonds, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer cream together the shortening and the granulated sugar, beat in the egg and the almond extract, and beat in the flour mixture alternately with the water, beating well after each addition. Divide the batter among 12 paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins and bake the cupcakes in the middle of a preheated 350°:F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Turn the cupcakes out onto a rack and let them cool completely.
  • In another bowl beat together the confectioners' sugar, the butter, the zest, and the juice, beating until the icing is fluffy, and spread the icing on the cupcakes.

Lucia Palmer
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I would add a little more liquid to the batter next time.


Anam Shezadi
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I'm a big fan of almond and orange, so I knew I would love these cupcakes. I was right! They were so delicious and the icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


lee Womack
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the almond flavor and the orange icing really made them special. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Azeddin Fahim Badi
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These cupcakes were a lot of work, but they were worth it! The almond and orange flavors were amazing and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


safa ibrahim
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter. However, the flavor was still good and the icing was delicious.


Meghna Akter
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a less sugary icing. However, the almond and orange flavors were a nice combination.


Jahiem Irons
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about the almond and orange combination, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these again.


Peanut Pappas
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These cupcakes were delicious! The almond and orange flavors were a perfect combination. I also loved the texture of the cupcakes, they were so moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cupcakes.


Riddu E'x
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These were great! I'm always looking for new cupcake recipes and this one definitely hit the spot. The almond flavor was subtle and the orange icing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Nacema Begum
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The almond flavor was unique and the orange icing was the perfect touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Iqra Mehar
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! The almond flavor was just right and the orange icing was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Micki Guyader
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I'm not a huge fan of almond, but these cupcakes were surprisingly delicious. The orange icing really helped to balance out the flavor. I would definitely make these again.


Eshe Media
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The almond flavor was subtle and the orange icing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.