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German Chocolate Cupcakes

German Chocolate Cupcakes

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Rich chocolate cupcakes crowned with buttery coconut-pecan frosting, drizzled with dark chocolate, and topped with a perfect pecan. These German chocolate cupcakes transform the beloved classic cake into delightful individual treats.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 383
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

the Cupcakes:
  • 4 oz German's sweet chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup hot coffee
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
the Coconut-Pecan Frosting:
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Two 12-cup muffin tins
  • Paper cupcake liners
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Medium saucepan
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

the Cupcakes:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Melt chocolate with hot coffee; let cool.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla and chocolate mixture.
  6. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to batter.
  7. Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full.
  8. Bake 18-20 minutes until done.
  9. Cool completely before frosting.
the Frosting:
  1. Combine milk, sugar, yolks, and butter in saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (12-15 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
  4. Cool completely before topping cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: -2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 175IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature
  • Don't overmix batter
  • Let frosting cool completely before using

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