German Chocolate Cupcakes
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German Chocolate Cupcakes
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Soft and moist German Chocolate Cupcakes made with homemade chocolate and coconut pecan frosting are the stuff of dreams.
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Ingredients
- 24 baked Chocolate Cupcakes (homemade or doctored-up Cake Mix version)
Coconut Frosting:
- 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
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
For the coconut frosting:
- 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.
For the chocolate frosting:
- 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 Information
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Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
385IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 385IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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