Dried Cherry Buttermilk Muffins with Almond Streusel - Once Upon a Chef

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 1 heaping cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup buttermilk (see note)
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs