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German Chocolate Cupcakes

Deliciously moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a rich coconut and pecan frosting, inspired by the classic German chocolate cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare 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 vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
  4. Let the frosting cool slightly before spreading it on the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

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

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