Name: Orange & almond cupcakes with marzipan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 150g marzipan; 50g butter; 200ml buttermilk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 Tbsp almond liqueur (Amaretto); 1 orange; 200g flour; 1 tsp baking powder; Almond flakes

Orange & almond cupcakes with marzipan

29 Mar 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Background

These orange & almond cupcakes with added marzipan and almond liqueur are fantastic sweet treats for special occasions - such as Mother's day, wedding, anniversaries, Valentines' day, Christmas or perhaps Easter. Serve them with a cup of tea or a glass of fizzy.

Ingredients

150g marzipan
50g butter
200ml buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp almond liqueur (Amaretto)
1 orange
200g flour
1 tsp baking powder
Almond flakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C .
Cut the marzipan into small cubes.
Melt the butter, then let it cool down. Add the buttermilk, eggs and liqueur. Grate and add the orange zest.
In another bowl sift the flour and baking powder, then add the egg mixture. Stir until smooth, then gently fold in the marzipan pieces .
Spoon the batter into lined muffin tin or silicon cases.
Sprinkle with almond flakes, and bake for about 20 minutes until light brown.
Transfer to wire rack to cool.

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