Description
Indulge in these mouth-watering German chocolate cupcakes with a rich coconut pecan frosting. These irresistible treats are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Coconut Pecan Frosting:
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Mix chocolate: Pour boiling water over chopped German chocolate, stir until smooth, let cool.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare batter: Beat butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and melted chocolate. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk.
- Bake: Fill liners, bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
- Make frosting: Cook milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks until thickened. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool and spread on cupcakes.
Notes
- Flavors intensify the next day.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
