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German Chocolate Cupcakes

German Chocolate Cupcakes

Soft and moist German Chocolate Cupcakes made with homemade chocolate and coconut pecan frosting are the stuff of dreams.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 20
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Equipment (affiliate links)

  • Medium saucepan
  • Piping Bag

Ingredients

  • 24 Chocolate Cupcakes homemade or doctored-up Cake Mix version
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut.
  • Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla.
  • Pipe chocolate frosting along the outside edge of a chocolate cupcake. Spoon coconut frosting in the center.

Notes

Make ahead Instructions: Bake cupcakes one day in advance. Allow to cool completely and store in refrigerator until ready to frost. Or make cupcakes several days in advance and freeze.
Freezing Instructions: To freeze frosted cupcakes, Allow the cupcakes to cool completely, Add frostings and place cupcakes on a sheet pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze for a few hours. Once well frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw at in the fridge overnight.
Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1.6mg