almond joy cupcakes

Chico, CA
Updated on Jun 21, 2013

Love Almond Joy Candy Bars? Me too! Here is a lovely cupcake creation that not only looks glamorous, but is sooooooo tasty!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 box 1 box, bag or homemade devil's food cake mix
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 1 small pkg of instant chocolate pudding
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • - coconut filling:
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3--4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups chocolate melts
  • - sliced almonds

How To Make almond joy cupcakes

  • Step 1
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners. 2. Sift cake mix into a bowl and set it aside. 3. In a large bowl, gently whisk eggs, oil, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract together. 4. Add cake mix and pudding mix, stir until combined. 5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
  • Step 2
    Topping: 6.Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add shredded coconut and vanilla, mix again. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. 7. Pipe your topping onto cooled cupcakes. 8. Use a knife to smooth out the topping.
  • Step 3
    9. Place chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt and stir until smooth. 10. Dip cupcakes into chocolate and then sprinkle almonds on top. Do it quickly before the chocolate cools.
  • Step 4
    I got this recipe from: http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2012/07/almond-joy-cupcakes.html This site has a lot of wonderful recipes and pics! Check it Out!

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