Almond Cupcakes With Strawberry Meringue Frosting Recipe

Name: Almond Cupcakes With Strawberry Meringue Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cupcakes; 5 ounces or 150gr almond paste; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup pastry flour; 1/3 cup greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons butter softened; 1&1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange extract; zest from one big orange; For the meringue frosting; 2 egg whites; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 3/4 cup fresh strawberry puree; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

For the cupcakes
5 ounces or 150gr almond paste
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup pastry flour
1/3 cup greek yogurt
2 tablespoons butter softened
1&1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
zest from one big orange
For the meringue frosting
2 egg whites
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup fresh strawberry puree
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Place almond paste and about 1/3 of sugar in a food processor and beat until the almond paste become sandy.
2
In a bowl mix flour and baking powder.
3
Preheat the oven to 325-350F or 170C.
4
Place butter and the remaining sugar into a stand mixer bowl and beat until you have a fluffy and whitish mixture.
5
Add the eggs one by one and beat for 2 minutes.
6
Add yogurt and orange zest and beat at low speed to unite.
7
Stop the mixer, add almond paste flour and using a spatula (maryse) stir gentle to unite.
8
Add vanilla and orange extracts and stir.
9
Pour the batter into cupcake pan and bake for about 20-25.
10
Let the cupcakes completely cool.
11
Place strawberries in a food processor and puree them.
12
In a medium/ big pot pour water (filling about 1/4 of the pot) and bring it over medium heat.
13
Place egg whites, sugar and vinegar in a metal stand mixer bowl.
14
Reduce the heat to low and place the bowl over simmering water.
15
Whisk until the sugar dissolves, the eggs whites are frothy and the mixture is warm.
16
Add strawberry puree and stir to unite.
17
Place the bowl in the stand mixer and whisk until stiff picks form.
18
Add vanilla and whisk to unite.
19
Pipe the frosting on cupcakes.

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cupcakes, 5 ounces or 150gr almond paste, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup pastry flour, and more.

Yes, Almond Cupcakes With Strawberry Meringue Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Cupcakes With Strawberry Meringue Frosting

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