Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these German Chocolate Cupcakes topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcake Batter: Preheat the oven and line muffin pan. Whisk dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk. Stir in hot water and chocolate chips. Bake.
- Make Frosting: Whisk egg yolks, evaporated milk, and sugar. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool.
- Frost Cupcakes: Spread frosting generously on cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- You can drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra richness.
- Ensure the frosting is completely cooled before frosting the cupcakes to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
