Almond Cupcakes With Orange Icing Recipe

• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. natural almonds (with skin), toasted lightly, cooled, and grnd fine in a blender
• 1 1/4 tsp double-acting baking pwdr
• 1/3 c. vegetable shortening
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 lrg egg
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1/3 c. water
• 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
• 1 Tbsp. orange juice

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