Strawberry Almond Cupcakes

Cake

• 1 box (18.25 oz) Strawberry Cake Mix
• 4 whole eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. Combine cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, oil and extracts in a mixing bowl, mix with a whisk attachment on high for 1 minute, until smooth.
2. Pour into a prepared muffin tin. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the tops spring back after being touched.
3. Allow cakes to cool on a wire rack before frosting.
4. To prepared the frosting – Cream together everything until the desired consistency is reached.   You can adjust the milk and sugar to get your desired consistency.
5. Top cooked cupcakes with frosting

ORIGINAL RECIPE