Name: Sugar Plum Fairy Cupcakes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 15 cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups (200g) cake flour* (spoon & leveled); 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 3 large egg whites, at room temperature*; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract*; 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature; 1/3 cup (100g) peach jam or preserves (or your favorite flavor); 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 - 5 cups (480-600g) confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; salt, to taste; optional for garnish: snowflake sugar cookies (see blog post above), gum drops, peppermint candies, sprinkles