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German Chocolate Cupcakes

German Chocolate Cupcakes

Devashish
Indulge in the heavenly combination of rich chocolate and sweet coconut with these irresistible German Chocolate Cupcakes. Ready in just 27 minutes, these decadent treats feature a moist chocolate base topped with the classic coconut-pecan frosting that made this dessert famous.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 20
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base

  • 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
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1.6mg
Keyword chocolate dessert, coconut pecan frosting, decadent cupcakes, German baking, sweet treats
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