Happy Friday, everyone!
And happy anniversary to Fiesta Friday!
Today I have something a little special for you. Gluten-Free Almond Joy Cupcakes.
These have the perfect balance between a sweet, sugary top and a milder cake.
For the base I used this cupcake recipe, and just substituted 1 1/2 tsp almond extract for the vanilla.
Start by lining your muffin tins.
Cream the butter and sugar.
After adding the eggs…
And the rest of the ingredients.
Take a large spoon and scoop batter into lined muffin tins.
Then bake.
The lovely finished cupcakes…
Then, as the cupcakes cool, mix together 2 cups shredded coconut, 6 Tbls (1/4 C+ 1/8 C) sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.
Scoop spoonfuls of the coconut mix onto cooled cupcakes and press gently with the palm of your (clean) hand to get the coconut to stick and spread out.
Do this until all the cupcakes are topped with coconut.
Make chocolate ganache by heating 3/4 cup whipping cream on medium heat until almost boiled. Mix in a 12 oz bag of dark chocolate chips. (Sorry for not having pictures of the ganache.) Remove from heat, and stir until chocolate is melted.
Dollop ganache over coconut, and spread just enough that it starts to drip over edges.
Top with sliced or slivered almonds, and enjoy!
Of course, I’m sharing these with my friends over at Fiesta Friday. Why don’t you go whip some up and share them with some friends of yours? They’re bound to love it!
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 🙂
Wow! These look delish. Coconut and chocolate! Yum!! Happy FF and thank you for sharing these lovely dessert. 🙂
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Thank you so much! And thank you for inviting me to Fiesta Friday in the first place. 🙂 Happy FF to you too! 🙂
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Oh, I did? I can’t remember that. 😀 Anyway, I am glad you did came in the first place. Enjoy! 😉
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Thank you! 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
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Seriously loving the photography. Wish my pics looked as good!!!
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Aww… You are so sweet. Thank you so much!! I’ve thought the same of yours!
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These look amazing!
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Thank you! 🙂
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These are gorgeous looking cupcakes! Thank you so much for sharing these with us at Fiesta Friday – they are a very welcome addition to the table. Your photos are lovely – that shiny ganache – just gorgeous!
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Thank you so much, that means a lot! 🙂
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My favorite candy bar! These cupcakes are so pretty and just elegant. Happy FF and thank you for sharing!
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Thank you! I love them too! 🙂
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Delicious looking cupcake…your photos show them off to perfection! Thanks for sharing them at Fiesta Friday!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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What delicious looking cupcakes, I love the first photo:)
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Thank you. 🙂
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Those are some perfect looking cupcakes!! and that Coconut and Chocolate? YUM!! Seriously should be NSFW!
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Haha, thank you! 🙂
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These look so yummy, i love coconut and chocolate together!
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Thank you! 🙂 It’s such a yummy combination. I’m so thankful for whoever thought of it!
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I love almond joys! Wonderful!
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Thanks! 🙂
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They look very appetizing and I like the coconut and the chocolate ganache on the top 🙂 Happy FF!
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Thanks! And happy (late) FF to you too! 🙂
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Wow, these look fabulous!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you for visiting! 🙂
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These are beautiful!! I’m going to have to make some for my mom for her birthday, she loves Almond Joys 🙂
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Aww… Thank you! I hope she enjoys them! 🙂
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I love the flavors, but NEVER would have guessed they were gluten free! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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