Cherry Almond Cupcakes

Name: Cherry Almond Cupcakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 47 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 Tablespoons butter (170g); 2½ cups powdered sugar (300g); 2 Tablespoons cherry syrup reduction from can of cherries above; 1 teaspoon almond extract; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1½ cups all-purpose flour (200g); 1½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g); 8 Tablespoons butter (½ cup); 2 large eggs; ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (120ml); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 15.25-oz can of dark sweet cherries in heavy syrup, with syrup reserved; 10 fresh cherries, pitted and quartered (about ¼ cup, or 30g)