Alaska Bear Claw Cupcake

This cupcake is for the great state of Alaska called the Alaska Bear Claw Cupcake. You might even see Russia from your porch with this one (just kidding!)  It begins with an almond cake filled will an rich sweet almond filling and topped with creamy almond buttercream.  Grrrrrreat! (No animals were injured in the creation of this cupcake!)  A cupcake a day brings sweet bliss your way.