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Preheat your oven to 180C (350F) and line two 12-hole cupcake tins with papers for 15 cupcakes.
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In a medium bowl whisk together brown rice flour, sorghum flour, white rice flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In the bowl of standmixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl using a handheld mixer) beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time and mix until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl between additions.
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Add vanilla extract and almond essence and beat in.
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Add flour in two parts alternating with the yoghurt. After each addition mix until just combined.
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Use a wooden spoon to mix in sprinkles.
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Spoon batter into cupcake liners fill only two-thirds of the way to avoid spill-over.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.
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Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool before frosting.
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To make the frosting place the butter in the bowl of a standmixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl using a handheld mixer) and beat until light in colour and creamy, about 2 minutes.
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Add icing sugar, vanilla extract, almond essence and milk and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Fit a piping bag with your choice of decorating tip, spoon frosting into bag and decorate with sprinkles, if desired.