Almond Cupcakes

I found this recipe in an issue of Canadian Living, which is not a mag I have ever purchased before, but I was tempted by the cupcakes pictured on the front. These almond cupcakes are divine! Super moist and flavorful and that nice slightly sticky top, yum! Here is the recipe:

1/2 cup soft butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 tsp almond extract(I used more like a whole tsp)

1 cup flour

1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

In a large bowl, beat the butter and the sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in almond extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, baking powder and salt and salt. Stir into the butter mixture alternately with milk, making 3 additions of dry ingredients and 2 of milk. Spoon into paper lined or well greased muffin tins.

Bake in a 350 oven until cake tester(umm, toothpick anyone?) comes out clean, about 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool.

The recipe suggests frosting with a butter frosting.