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Orange and almond cupcakes with marzipan

These orange and almond cupcakes with marzipan and added 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.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

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