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Prep Time
30 min
Servings
18
Cook Time
22 min
CupcakesMedium
German Chocolate Cupcakes
Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with coconut pecan frosting. Absolutely decadent!
1Ingredients
Adjust Servings
18
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- For frosting: 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, 3 egg yolks, 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/2 cups coconut, 1 cup pecans
2Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- 2
Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and coffee; beat until combined.
- 3
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
- 4
Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes.
- 5
For frosting: cook milk, sugar, yolks, and butter until thick.
- 6
Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool and frost cupcakes.
Baker's Tips
- •The frosting thickens as it cools
- •These are best at room temperature