Chocolate, Almond & Coconut Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Prepare cake batter as directed on package, blending extract into batter before spooning into prepared muffin cups.
3. 3
   Bake 20 to 22 min.
4. 4
   or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
5. 5
   Cool cupcakes in pans 10 min.
6. 6
   Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min.
8. 8
   Cut 1/2-inch round piece from top of each cupcake, cutting halfway down into cupcake.
9. 9
   Crumble removed cake pieces into crumbs.
10. 10
    Reserve 1/2 cup crumbs; discard remaining crumbs.
11. 11
    Spoon pudding into holes in tops of cupcakes.
12. 12
    Spread each cupcake with frosting.
13. 13
    Top with reserved cake crumbs, coconut and nuts.