CHOCOLATE-COCONUT PUDDING POKE CUPCAKES

Chocolate-Coconut Pudding Poke Cupcakes image

Surprise the family with a tasty treat with these Chocolate Coconut Pudding Poke Cupcakes. These pudding-filled cupcakes are great for get-togethers.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 2h40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Coconut Cream Flavor Cook & Serve Pudding
1 cup powdered sugar
1 qt. (4 cups) milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in extract and chocolate morsels. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Immediately poke 4 or 5 deep holes in each cupcake at 1/2-inch intervals, using round handle of wooden spoon.
Mix dry pudding mixes and sugar in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Add butter. Bring to full boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cupcakes; sprinkle with nuts.
Refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g