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CHOCOLATE ALMOND CUPCAKES

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I dream about these big, luscious, chocolate-coated, almond-packed cupcakes.
They are as delicious to eat as they are delicious to the eye, with the almond–
scented chocolate glaze dripping down the side. But the secret inside isn’t visible
—you have to bite in to find the treasure of soft almond paste mixed with sliced
almonds. It’s an almond island encased by deep chocolate cake, and that’s pretty
dreamy stuff.

MAKES 18 TO 20 CUPCAKES (2½ INCHES EACH)

PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES

BAKING TIME: 20 TO 25 MINUTES

ASSEMBLY TIME: 5 MINUTES

20 paper liners for cupcake pans (2½-inch size)