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ALMOND JOY Cupcakes

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Bake:
15 Min.
Prep:
38 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
24 cupcakes

What's even better than an ALMOND JOY Candy Bar? How about an easy ALMOND JOY cupcakes recipe? HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa creates a rich dark chocolate cupcake that contains half an ALMOND JOY Snack Size Candy Bar. Top with a light and fluffy coconut frosting and another ALMOND JOY Snack Size Candy Bar for a chocolate dessert with a hint of tropical flavor.  If you and your friends loved this ALMOND JOY Cupcakes recipe, create more chocolate, almond and coconut treats like these Chocolate Almond Macaroon Bars.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
38 minutes
Bake Time
15 minutes
Cool Time
1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 package
    yellow cake mix with pudding (about 15 oz)
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 cup
    coconut milk or milk
  • 1/2 cup
    brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • Coconut Frosting
  • 1 cup
    shortening
  • 5 cups
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup
    coconut milk or milk
  • 1-2 tsps
    coconut extract
  • sweetened coconut flakes (optional)
  • almond slices (optional)
  • Additional
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
Oven Oven
Muffin Cup Tin Muffin Cup Tin
Muffin Cups Muffin Cups
Mixing Bowl Mixing Bowl
Mixer Mixer
Cutting Board Cutting Board
Measuring Cups Measuring Cups
Wire Rack Wire Rack
1

Remove wrappers from candy bars. Cut each bar in half widthwise; set aside.

2

Heat oven to 375°F. Line 24 muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups.

3

Combine cake mix, eggs, coconut milk, coffee, oil and cocoa in large bowl for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2 minutes. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full with batter. Place candy bar half in center of each cup, pressing candy into batter. Spread batter over candy covering completely.

4

Bake 15 to 19 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Prepare and frost with Coconut Frosting. Garnish with coconut, almonds and candy bar piece, if desired.

Coconut Frosting: Place shortening in large mixing bowl. Alternately beat in powdered sugar and coconut milk, beating until desired consistency. Stir in coconut extract.

Additional questions?