Almond Joy Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FOSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons whole milk
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup marshmallow creme
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• GANACHE:
• 2 cups dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 12 fun-size Almond Joy candy bars, halved, optional