Almond Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients

  1. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
  2. 3/4 cup sugar
  3. 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  4. 1 large egg
  5. 2 tablespoons cocoa powder*
  6. 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  7. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  8. 1/2 cup buttermilk
  9. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  10. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  11. 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
  12. Optional: cream cheese frosting
  13. *For a deeper chocolate flavor substitute ‘Special Dark’ cocoa powder for regular cocoa powder.
Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes get an Odense Almond Paste makeover for an extra special treat!

Time

25 minutes to assemble
25 minutes to bake
Total time: 50 minutes

Yield

12 cupcakes

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12 count muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
  2. Beat Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater) and sugar until the texture of crumbs. Add butter and beat on high until a smooth consistency. Add egg and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add cocoa powder, food coloring and vanilla to almond mixture. Mix with a rubber spatula until combined. Beat on high until color is evenly incorporated.
  4. Add 1/2 buttermilk and beat on low speed until mixed. Add 1/2 flour and beat until well mixed. Repeat process adding remaining buttermilk then flour. Scrape down the sides of bowl and mix on high until batter is smooth.
  5. Stop mixer and add baking soda and vinegar. Beat until well mixed. Turn speed to high and mix 1-2 minutes.
  6. Spoon batter into paper or foil liners until one-half full. Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to wire rack and cool completely.
  7. Frost cupcakes with favorite cream cheese frosting.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817