Flourless Almond Joy Cupcakes (Print Version)
Rich gluten-free chocolate cupcakes with sweet coconut filling and roasted almonds, topped with chocolate drizzle.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Cupcakes
01 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
→ For the Coconut Filling
07 - 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
08 - 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For the Topping
10 - 24 whole roasted almonds
11 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
02 - Place 1 cup chocolate chips and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until completely smooth.
03 - Whisk sugar and salt into chocolate mixture until fully incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
04 - Sift cocoa powder into batter. Mix until smooth and glossy with no lumps remaining.
05 - Divide batter evenly among 12 liners, filling each approximately halfway full.
06 - Combine shredded coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in small bowl. Mix until coconut is evenly coated and mixture becomes sticky.
07 - Roll heaping teaspoon of coconut mixture into small ball. Press lightly into center of each unbaked cupcake.
08 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly puffed. Avoid overbaking for optimal texture.
09 - Let cupcakes cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely before topping.
10 - Place 2 roasted almonds atop each cooled cupcake. Melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and drizzle over almonds and cupcakes. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is incredibly fudgy and dense, exactly like a truffle crossed with a cupcake
- You get all the satisfaction of an Almond Joy candy bar without turning on your oven for hours
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- Overbaking creates a dry texture instead of the desired fudgy consistency, so remove them as soon as the edges are set
- The coconut filling sinks during baking, creating that perfect surprise center that stays soft even after cooling
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted chocolate from seizing and create a smoother batter
- A kitchen scale ensures accuracy in flourless baking where ratios matter most