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Chocolate Amaretto Cupcakes

These Chocolate Amaretto Cupcakes are a decadent treat! Moist, rich, and topped with creamy amaretto frosting, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk full-fat
  • 1/3 cup Canola Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Amaretto Liqueur
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Meal
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Margarine room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups Confectioners Sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons Amaretto Liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons Cream or Soy Creamer

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, canola oil, vanilla extract, sugar, and amaretto. Whisk until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, almond meal, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, cocoa powder, and confectioners sugar. Gradually add amaretto and cream, mixing until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with amaretto frosting.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Adjust amaretto in the frosting to suit your taste.
  • Add a splash of amaretto to the batter for more flavor.
  • These cupcakes freeze well; frost after thawing.