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I whipped these Almond Cupcakes with Almond Butter Buttercream up real quick for a couple of parties, and now I am their favorite person.  

Almond Cupcakes

Makes 12 cupcakes

Ingredients:

1 c almond milk

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 1/4 c flour

2 tbsp cornstarch

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c margarine or 1/3 c canola oil

3/4 c sugar

2 1/4 tsp almond extract

Directions: 

-Whisk almond milk and vinegar together and set aside to curdle.  

-Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 

-Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy with mixer.  Add almond extract, beat.  Alternately add dry and wet ingredients and beat till smooth.

-Pour into liners and bake 20 to 22 minutes @ 350 degrees F.  

Almond Butter Buttercream

Ingredients: 

1/4 c shortening

1/4 c cream cheese, softened

2 c confectioners’ sugar

Almond butter to taste

Directions:

-Cream together shortening and cream cheese.

-Add confectioners’ sugar in 1/2 cup batches.

-Add almond butter to taste.

-Mix until creamy and smooth.

-Frost on top of cooled cupcakes!