Almond Joy Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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Cupcakes:
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2 cups flour
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2 cups sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used Hershey Special Dark)
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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4 eggs
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1 Tablespoon vanilla
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
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Buttercream:
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2 sticks salted butter, slightly softened
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons pure almond extract
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Ganache:
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4 oz semi sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut, for garnish
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