1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time and beat in well.
3. Add the vanilla essence and beat again.
4. Sieve in the flour and baking powder.Beat until well combined.
5. Add 3 tbsp chopped almonds and mix gently together. See Photo
6. Using a tablespoon,divide the batter into the cupcake cases,filling till 3/4 full.
7. Sprinkle remaining 1 tbsp chopped almonds on top of each cupcakes. See Photo
8. Bake at 180 C for 15-18 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven,leave for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire-rack to cool.