AMBROSIA CUPCAKES
These unbeatable cupcakes are loaded with flavor. Pineapple, apricot, coconut...your taste buds will be dancing! The addition of butter, shortening and sour cream to the batter guarantees a moist, tender crumb. Yum! -Zan Brock, Jasper, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. , In another bowl, whisk the sour cream, apricot nectar and preserves. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture. Beat just until blended. Stir in pecans. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and extracts until light and fluffy. Beat in preserves. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended. , Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Katrina Redmon
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover fruit.
Shobuz Hosen
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a hit with guests.
Robert Shilling
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make. I'm not a great baker, but I was able to make them without any problems.
Enock Muwema
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cupcakes. The fruit and the frosting are a perfect match.
Rhea Kotsabasakis
[email protected]These cupcakes are delicious! The frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Mr Ariyan999
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a potluck, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, and they're so delicious.
Nouman Bhutta
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I used a mix of berries, and they turned out great. The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Ibrhim Jr
[email protected]I love these cupcakes! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out delicious. I've tried a few different variations, and they're all good. My favorite is the classic recipe with vanilla frosting.
Zulfpqar MUGHAL
[email protected]These cupcakes are amazing! I've made them several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the frosting is to die for.
Vicjos Odhis
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success! The kids loved them, and the adults couldn't get enough of them either. They're so easy to make, and they're so delicious.
Stacy mozaya
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.