Almond Joy Cupcakes with Coconut Almond Buttercream

March 12, 2014

Oh my…if you are an Almond and chocolate lover then I have the recipe for you! These Almond Joy Cupcakes are packed full of delicious flavor…even the frosting is made to match. They have coconut, chocolate and almonds just like a real Almond Joy. These would be super popular at a party or bake sale. Enjoy…

Hershey's Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder (I used special dark)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk (do not use skim or 1%)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
Coconut Almond Buttercream Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup shortening
1 Tablespoon almond extract
2 Tablespoons coconut extract
2 pound bag powdered sugar
8 Tablespoons whole milk (do not use fat free)
Hershey’s Hot Fudge Topping
Shredded coconut (optional)
Whole almond pieces

Cupcake Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with liners. Set aside. In a large bowl, add all of the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and...
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Nutritions

Calories
764

Sodium
254mg
10% DV

Fat
55g
84% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
54g
18% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

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