Almond Joy Cupcakes

These have to be my favorite cupcakes i've ever made! They we're so delicious I know you will love them too:) 

The cupcakes!

Here's where I found them:) 

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
3 large eggs
1 8-ounce container sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step1:In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Next add the oil, coffee, and eggs. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Then mix in the sour cream and vanilla.

Step2: Place in cupcake liners and bake at 350 for 20-23 minutes.

Frosting-
1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar

7 Ounces of coconut flakes

Step1-Cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

Now we can assemble these bad boys! Pipe a generous amount of frosting on the cupcake, after you do this place the cupcake into the freezer just until the frosting starts to harden. In the mean time melt some chocolate, after this is done we can spoon the chocolate on top of our cupcakes! This part smelt just like Hershey's factory, yummmm!! To top it off place an almond on the top:)

WARNING: This are HIGHLY addictive

Nutella Cupcakes

I hope you enjoy these! They we're so yummy:) 

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The cupcakes!

Here's where I found them:) 

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
3 large eggs
1 8-ounce container sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step1:In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Next add the oil, coffee, and eggs. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Then mix in the sour cream and vanilla.

Step2: Place in cupcake liners and bake at 350 for 20-23 minutes.

The Frosting!

Here's where I found it:) 

2 sticks unsalted butter
1 13-ounce jar of Nutella
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3-4 cups of confectioners’ sugar

6-8 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Step1: Beat together the butter and nutella. Next add in the sugar. After that is combined add in the salt, vanilla and milk.

Vanilla Frosting

I used this frosting for this barbie doll cake it and it held up so well and was amazing to work with!!

***Click here for the barbie doll tutorial!

Ingredients: 
3 cups confectioners' sugar1 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream


Step1:In a mixer mix the sugar and butter until smooth. Next add the vanilla and whipping cream.

Gluten Free S'more Cupcake

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Gluten free chocolate cupcakes-

Here is the website I found the recipe from:)

What you need!

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup  Double-Dutch Dark Cocoa
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract

Step 1: Combine the first 6 ingredients together in a medium bowl and whisk until they are all incorporated.

Step 2: In a mixer blend together the last 4 ingredients.

Step 3: Slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet. SO EASY!

Graham Cracker Crust:

Using gluten free graham crackers (I used gluten free animal crackers) take a handful and mash them up until they are in crumbs. Mix in a few tablespoons of melted butter, just enough to make the crumbs stick.

Place a few spoons of the graham cracker mixture into a small mason jar then bake at 350 for 5 minutes.

Once that comes out of the oven add in the chocolate cupcake batter and bake at 350 in a 1 inch water bath for 20-23 minutes. I put a piece of chocolate on top of the batter for extra gooeyness! 

When the cupcakes are done you can put a dollop of marshmallow fluff on top! Put your oven's broiler on low and place the cupcakes in the oven. This will give the marshmallow fluff a golden brown color!

Enjoy!