German Chocolate Cupcakes
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German Chocolate Cupcakes
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German Chocolate Cupcakes with a delicious homemade frosting and topped with a coconut pecan mixture is a wonderful new take on your favorite cake.
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Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 C flour
- ¼ C unsweetened cocoa powder (plus 2 tablespoons extra)
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ C brown sugar
- ½ C sugar
- ⅓ C canola oil
- ½ C buttermilk
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting Ingredients
- 1 C unsalted butter softened
- 2 1/2 C powdered sugar
- 1/4 C cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 disposable piping bag fitted with a star tip
Coconut Pecan Topping Ingredients
- 1/2 C evaporated milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/4 C unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 C sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 C pecan chips
- small ice cream scooper
Instructions
Cupcake Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line your muffin pans with cupcake liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, sift to combine.
- Add in the sugar and brown sugar stir until combined.
- Add the oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Pour the batter 3/4 in the cupcake liners.
- Fill each one 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven.
- Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool
Topping Directions
- Using a medium saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, egg yolks, brown sugar and butter over medium heat.
- Make sure to stir constantly until thickened. Should take about 15 minutes
- Remove from heat and strain using a mesh strainer
- Stir in the vanilla, shredded coconut and pecan chips.
- Allow mixture to cool completely
Frosting Directions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer.
- Add the butter on medium speed and beat for 1 minute.
- Add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder 1 cup at a time.
- Continue to mix to combine.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract.
- Mix on medium-high speed until the mixture is combined
- Scoop the frosting into the piping bag
Decorating Directions
- Frost the cupcakes using the chocolate frosting
- Using a small ice cream scooper, scoop some of the coconut mixture onto the top of the chocolate frosting
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
353IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 353IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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