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Almond Joy Cupcakes Recipe

If you're a fan of the almond joy candybar you will LOVE these cupcakes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy bar, chocolate cupcakes, cupcake recipe, cupcakes
Servings: 24
Calories: 294kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Cupcake Baking Tin
  • beaters
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Microwave Safe Bowl

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 15 ounces chocolate cake mix 1 box
  • 4 eggs
  • cup canola oil
  • 1 instant chocolate pudding mix small package
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • ½ cup low fat sour cream

Coconut Topping

  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups melted chocolate chips
  • sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, milk, and sour cream together with a whisk.
  • Sift together the cake mix and pudding mix and stir into the the bowl.
  • Spoon the batter into the the cupcake liners about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 17 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Topping

  • Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the coconut and vanilla and mix again. Add powdered sugar until you reach a thick consistency.  Spread a good dab of cream cheese filling on top of the chocolate cupcake. Try and keep the filling in the center of the cupcake and make it as smooth as you can get it on top.  Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt and stir until smooth.  Dip cupcakes into chocolate and then sprinkle almonds on top before the chocolate dries.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg