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German Chocolate Cupcakes

Deliciously rich and moist German chocolate cupcakes topped with a decadent coconut-pecan frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
Coconut-Pecan Frosting
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, melted butter, and egg yolk.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla extract.
  4. Let the frosting cool before spreading it on the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For an extra touch, you can drizzle chocolate ganache over the frosted cupcakes.

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