Mini Yellow Cake Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream Frosting

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

+ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2/3 cup

granulated sugar

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 cup

shortening (or unsalted butter), room temperature**

1/2 cup

2% or whole milk

1 tsp

vanilla extract

egg

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup

shortening, room temperature**

3 cups

powdered sugar (plus 1 cup extra, if needed)

2 tsp

almond extract

2 tbsp

heavy cream