Comments on: Almond Cupcakes with Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Icing

By: Rina

Rina — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 04:23:01 +0000

Cupcakes came out perfect. I used half and half instead of milk because it’s all I had in the fridge. I had to bake for 5 minutes longer than recipe stated. They are sweet and soft and do not fall apart. The almond flavor was not overwhelming and I definitely recommend these for any event or just enjoy at home.

By: mslaura022

mslaura022 — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:20:42 +0000

I should have read the reviews first! I was nervous while whipping up the batter because it seemed very airy yet dense. It didn’t form to the cupcake tins too well and I had to help it with a spoon. I must have done it right though because these are amazing. A rich, satisfying texture that is far from box mixes. I will be making these again and again!

By: zimmsbride

zimmsbride — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:14:16 +0000

I made these for my birthday and my (Dutch) family raved about them. The paste does make the texture pretty dense, so that’s different than most cupcakes and soo scrumptious!

By: Allyson

Allyson — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:27:21 +0000

These cupcakes were great! The almond flavor was terrific. I did not make the icing that goes along with them because I do not care for buttercream icing.

By: Cadie Pham

Cadie Pham — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:03:49 +0000

is it possible to use spreadable butter instead of stick butter in the frosting?

By: jeweld

jeweld — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:36:01 +0000

Fantastic! I love the almondy flavor. The almond paste was a good call.

By: Twyla

Twyla — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:52:36 +0000

LOVE this icing!! So gorgeous with all the flecks of vanilla and the taste is to die for!! This is going to be my GO TO frosting!!

By: Christen

Christen — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:32:51 +0000

I made the icing to use on a version of PW’s “best chocolate sheet cake ever” for my nephew’s first birthday cake. I made 2 of the cakes in a regular cake pan & layered with this icing. It was AWESOME. I had more people comment that this was the best icing they had ever had. Great flavor but not too sweet. I did use a little less sugar than the recipe called for. This will definitely be my new go to buttercream! Next time I’ll try the cupcakes.

By: rebeccah5

rebeccah5 — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:32:56 +0000

I haven’t tried the cupcakes yet, but I did use this recipe for icing and it was out of this world good! I loved the flecks of vanilla bean in it from the vanilla paste. Very yummy!

By: rebeccah5

rebeccah5 — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:47:28 +0000

You can find vanilla bean paste at a Williams-Sonoma if you have one locally, and one store online that I know sells it is King Arthur Flour. I’m going to give the icing a try on the Moist Vanilla Cupcakes I’m making for my daughter’s birthday. I wanted to make these cupcakes but I couldn’t find almond paste locally, so I’ll have to bookmark this one for next time!