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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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 33g 168%

Polysaturated Fat 3g 24%

Monosaturated Fat 17g 109%

Cholesterol 93mg 31%

Sodium 254mg 10%

Potassium 319mg 9%

Protein 6g 12%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 8%

Sugar 38g 77%

Vitamin A 1089IU 21%

Vitamin B6 0.75mg 37%

Vitamin C 2mg 4%

Calcium 175mg 17%

Iron 1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nutritions

Calories
259

Sodium
202mg
8% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
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8% DV

Carbs
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6% DV

Fiber
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11% DV

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Fat

Saturated Fat 10g 53%

Polysaturated Fat 0.72g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 22%

Cholesterol 19mg 6%

Sodium 202mg 8%

Potassium 216mg 6%

Protein 4g 8%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 11%

Sugar 12g 25%

Vitamin A 367IU 7%

Vitamin B6 0.33mg 16%

Vitamin C 1mg 1%

Calcium 109mg 10%

Iron 1mg 6%

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Sodium
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7% DV

Fat
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3% DV

Protein
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12% DV

Carbs
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13% DV

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Polysaturated Fat 0.33g 2%

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Sodium 171mg 7%

Potassium 99mg 2%

Protein 6g 12%

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Fiber 1g 7%

Sugar 1g 3%

Vitamin A 104IU 2%

Vitamin B6 0.04mg 2%

Vitamin C 1mg 1%

Calcium 37mg 3%

Iron 2mg 13%

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