Amaretto Dream Cupcakes with
Amaretto Butter Frosting
Ingredients
Cupcakes
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup Amaretto
1/3 cup slivered almonds
Amaretto Butter Frosting
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine; melted
3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream
2 to 3 tablespoons Amaretto
Instructions
In a medium bowl; sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt;
set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Alternately add 1/3 of flour and all of the
buttermilk, then 1/3 of flour and the Amaretto, beating well after each addition.
Add remaining flour; mix until smooth. Stir in almonds.
Line regular or mini muffin cups with baking papers. Fill each 2/3 full.
Bake at 375 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until muffins test done.
Cool In pans for 5 minutes.
Remove and cool completely before frosting.
Amaretto Butter Frosting: In a small mixing bowl, beat confectioners' sugar
and butter. Add whipping cream and Amaretto; beat until smooth. Add remaining cream
and Amaretto if needed to achieve spreading consistency.