Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cupcake Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your cupcake pans by lining them with paper liners.
- Combine the room temperature egg whites and buttermilk in a bowl, whisking gently until well mixed.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Pour the egg and buttermilk mixture gradually into the butter and sugar bowl, mixing gently.
- Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- Fill your prepared cupcake pans with the batter, about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting Preparation
- Cream your frosting by blending softened unsalted butter and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the powdered sugar and almond extract gradually, mixing until fluffy and well combined.
Assembly
- Cool the cupcakes completely before filling them with raspberry preserves.
- Frost each cupcake with the almond frosting, making each one delightful.
Nutrition
Notes
Optional: Top with slivered almonds for an elegant garnish.
