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German Chocolate Cupcakes

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Rich and comforting German Chocolate Cupcakes topped with a gooey coconut pecan frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup hot coffee or water
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then stir in hot coffee or water.
  4. Divide the batter into liners, filling about two thirds full. Bake for 16 to 19 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the coconut pecan frosting by whisking evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until thick.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool until thickened.
  7. Once cupcakes are cool, spoon frosting over each cupcake and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with melted chocolate or add a sprinkle of flaky salt on top.

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