Description
Indulge in the rich and delightful taste of German Chocolate Cupcakes, topped with a luscious caramel coconut frosting and chocolate buttercream.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ¾ cup evaporated milk (for topping)
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for buttercream)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ cup melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Heat buttermilk, chocolate chips, and espresso powder until melted and smooth.
- Sift flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then mix in eggs, oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- For the topping, heat evaporated milk, egg yolks, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and fold in shredded coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Let cool.
- For the buttercream, beat butter, then mix in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
- Blend in heavy cream and melted dark chocolate until smooth.
- Scoop caramel coconut topping onto cooled cupcakes, then pipe chocolate buttercream over the top.
- Garnish with additional coconut and pecans if desired.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using high-quality dark chocolate chips.
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but is optional.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg