TOASTED ALMOND CUPCAKES WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
In this recipe, nutty, easy-mix cupcakes are topped with a rich, cooked brown sugar frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In shallow pan, toast almonds 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Reserve 1 cup almonds for garnish. In food processor, grind remaining almonds until finely ground.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, whole eggs and almond extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Fold in ground almonds. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake and cool as directed on box for cupcakes.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; boil and stir 2 minutes. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat. Cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes.
- Gradually stir powdered sugar into brown sugar mixture. Place saucepan of frosting in bowl of cold water. Beat with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If frosting becomes too stiff, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Frost a few cupcakes at a time with 1 tablespoon frosting each; press reserved almonds lightly into frosting. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 0 g
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[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my friend's birthday and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
MUKONDE GOLDEN
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! The frosting was so creamy and the toasted almonds added a nice crunch.
Mr Tanveer
[email protected]The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing.
Anayat Uallah
[email protected]I love the toasted almond flavor in these cupcakes. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Asiyanbi Marvelous
[email protected]The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
omer faruk kayes
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.
Oluwasegun Falodun
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great. They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and delicious.
Liban Abduqadir
[email protected]These cupcakes were amazing! I made them for my daughter's birthday and she loved them. The frosting was perfect.
Dilip Shrestha
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too runny, but the cupcakes themselves were delicious.
Emmanuel Amoussou
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk to the batter next time.
Jerome Chinsamy
[email protected]I love the flavor of these cupcakes! The almond and caramel go so well together.
Fatima Waheed
[email protected]The cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were delicious.
Aya Benkirane
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The frosting was so rich and creamy, and the toasted almonds added a perfect crunch. I will definitely be making these again.