Lemoncello Almond Cupcakes

These delicious and easy to make Lemoncello Almond Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion and bursting with lemon flavor!

Each cupcake center has a thin layer of crushed Sconza Lemoncello Almonds, and generously frosted with homemade lemon buttercream frosting.

Of course, these lemony cupcakes wouldn’t be complete without a few Sconza Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds sitting on top of them as the stars of the show.

When I was baking the cupcakes, my entire kitchen smelled of lemons. Lemons remind me of spring and everything that comes with it: warm sunny days, celebrations, and outdoor birthday parties.

I was getting caught up in the moment, so I swung open my kitchen door and listened to the birds chirp while I baked. Luckily it was a beautiful day outside.

After I popped my cupcakes in the oven, I grabbed my laptop and a handful of Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds to sit on my back porch and read about the Sconza family and their family run and owned company while I waited for my cupcakes to bake.

Their Story is truly amazing and really cool. You can read more about the Sconza family here.

While I was reading, I ate the almonds, and I couldn’t help notice the sweet citrus flavor from the roasted almonds covered in white chocolate and lemon cream.

Additionally, I read the Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds was created to celebrate Vincenzo Sconza’s Italian roots and Jim and Carolyn’s 50th Anniversary.

Once the cupcakes finished baking, I went back inside to remove them from the oven and gather my decorating supplies .

Where to Buy Sconza Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds?

During the months of April and May you can find Sconza Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds at Costco or order online.

How to Make Lemoncello Almond Cupcakes

First of all, to make the Lemoncello Almond Cupcakes you’ll need to cream together some butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Next, add the flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, milk, lemon extract, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon zest into the bowl and mix with an electric mixer. Make the batter and set aside.

Second, finely chop about 20 Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds in a food processor.

Third, pour a teaspoon of batter into the cupcake liners. Next, place some of the grounded almonds on top of the mixture. Then add batter on top of the almonds. Cupcakes should be two-thirds full. Bake cupcakes in a preheated oven, remove when done.

Fourth, make the lemon buttercream frosting by adding butter, salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, confectioners sugar, and milk into a mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer.

Fifth, once all the ingredients are combined top each cupcake with the tangy lemon flavored frosting and lemon zest. Last, add Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds to the top of each frosted cupcake.

Note– I used a Wilton Cake Decorator to frost my cupcakes.

Can You Store Lemon Buttercream Frosting?

Yes, you can store the lemon buttercream frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Make sure when you’re ready to use the buttercream frosting to let it return to room temperature and stir it a few times. You can also freeze the frosting for up to 3 months.

Don’t the cupcakes look delicious? They’re the perfect dessert to serve at any gathering with Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds.

The lip-smacking tasty little almond lemon cakes scream HAPPINESS!! And, they make my mouth SING with each bite from all the different lemon flavors.

Additionally, the almond center in the cupcakes adds a little crunchiness and surprise to your taste buds.

If you’re looking for a fun and delicious dessert grab a few bags of Sconza Lemoncello Chocolate Almonds and whip up a batch of these AMAZING cupcakes!

Be worn that you won’t be able to stop snacking on the Lemoncello Almonds.

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