Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 132 votes

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 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 475 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

For the coconut frosting:
    Cup of Yum
  1. 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.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut.
For the chocolate frosting:
  1. 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. 
  2. 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

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

% 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.