Almond Cupcakes With Orange Icing
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Eggs | February 19 | 1 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | c | Natural almonds, with |
| skin toasted | ||
| lightly cooled | ||
| and ground fine in | ||
| a blender | ||
| 1 1/4 | t | Double-acting baking powder |
| 1/3 | c | Vegetable shortening |
| 1/2 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1/4 | t | Almond extract |
| 1/3 | c | Water |
| 1 | c | Plus 2 tablespoons |
| confectioners' sugar | ||
| 1 1/2 | T | Unsalted butter, softened |
| 1/2 | t | Freshly grated orange zest |
| 1 | T | Orange juice |
INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl whisk together the flour, the almonds, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl with an electric mixer cream together the shortening and the granulated sugar, beat in the egg and the almond extract, and beat in the flour mixture alternately with the water, beating well after each addition. Divide the batter among 12 paper-lined 1/2-cup muffin tins and bake the cupcakes in the middle of a preheated 350°:F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Turn the cupcakes out onto a rack and let them cool completely. In another bowl beat together the confectioners' sugar, the butter, the zest, and the juice, beating until the icing is fluffy, and spread the icing on the cupcakes. Makes 12 cupcakes. Gourmet February 1992 Converted by MC_Buster. Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 2104
Calories From Fat: 1122
Total Fat: 127.5g
Cholesterol: 270.1mg
Sodium: 691mg
Potassium: 736.2mg
Carbohydrates: 213.8g
Fiber: 11g
Sugar: 105g
Protein: 34g