ALMOND JOY CUPCAKES

Almond Joy Cupcakes image

Provided by Amy Alusa

Categories Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
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!