AMARETTO DREAM CUPCAKES

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Treat yourself to these indulgent little cupcakes laced with the irresistible flavor of Amaretto and slivered almonds. -Anette Stevens, Olds, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup amaretto
1/3 cup slivered almonds
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 to 3 tablespoons amaretto

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each., Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and amaretto, beating well after each addition. Stir in almonds. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 14-16 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and butter. Add 3 tablespoons cream and 2 tablespoons Amaretto; beat until smooth. Add remaining cream and amaretto if needed to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.