AMBROSIA CUPCAKES
These unbeatable cupcakes are loaded with flavor. Pineapple, apricot, coconut...your taste buds will be dancing! The addition of butter, shortening and sour cream to the batter guarantees a moist, tender crumb. Yum! -Zan Brock, Jasper, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. , In another bowl, whisk the sour cream, apricot nectar and preserves. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture. Beat just until blended. Stir in pecans. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and extracts until light and fluffy. Beat in preserves. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended. , Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Md Naeem Hassan
[email protected]I loved these cupcakes! They were so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
Kanhaiya Suman
[email protected]These cupcakes were just okay. I found them to be a bit dry and the frosting was too sweet.
Akhona Shangase
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Nancy Nyeri
[email protected]These cupcakes were amazing! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Mohamed Gomaa
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably make them again with less sugar.
Lina Watson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these cupcakes were still really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.
Anita Paudel
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Christopher Botwe
[email protected]I loved these cupcakes! They were so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement to the cake.
Mahim Fakir
[email protected]These cupcakes were good, but not great. I think I would have liked them better if the frosting had been less sweet.
Abinash Adhikari
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with these cupcakes. The cake was a little dry and the frosting was too sweet for my taste.
Anamika Ema
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use a box of cake mix to save time.
Jamar Raymond
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The frosting was light and fluffy, and the cake was moist and flavorful.
SAMEER Noor
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut and pineapple flavors are so unique and delicious.
UCHE BLESSING
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweetness and tang.