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German Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

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A mouth-watering German Chocolate Cupcake recipe that looks almost as good as it tastes. This recipe produces a rich chocolate cupcake topped with a creamy icing loaded with chopped pecans and sweetened coconut.

German chocolate cupcake recipe

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This little cupcake packs all the flavors of the classic German chocolate cake but in individual servings - the perfect grab-and-go dessert. The icing is simple to make and takes just a few minutes on the stovetop and about an hour to cool down. For an extra chocolate punch add a few swirls of my fudge icing to the cupcake.

For a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the icing, check out my short video:

YouTube video

FAQs

Do the German chocolate cupcakes need to be refrigerated?

No, these cupcakes do not need to be refrigerated. The icing is cooked and it will be fine at room temperature for up to three days. The icing will soften so place the finished cupcakes in the fridge if you want a firmer frosting.

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German chocolate cupcake recipe

German Chocolate Cupcakes

A rich chocolate cupcake topped with German chocolate frosting - a caramel sauce loaded with toasted pecans and coconut.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 22 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 22 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 358 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer or
  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • 1 Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • Cupcake Pan and Liners

Ingredients
 
 

German Chocolate Frosting

  • 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 ounce can
  • ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 Large Egg Yolks
  • 1 Cup Toasted Pecans Chopped finely
  • 1 ½ Cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • ¾ Cup Cocoa Powder Use a combination of dark cocoa powder and regular cocoa powder for a richer chocolate taste and appearance.
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¾ Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 4 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 ¼ Cup Brewed Coffee May substitute water

Instructions
 

German Chocolate Frosting

  • In a large saucepan combine butter, sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar.
  • Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and brown sugar is dissolved. Stir often.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and add the egg yolks to the saucepan, stirring until the eggs are fully incorporated.
  • Continue heating the mixture on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until thickened (approximately 8 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a large, heatproof bowl.
  • Add coconut and toasted pecans and stir well.
  • Allow icing to cool completely before using (approximately 45 minutes).

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Line cupcake pan(s) with paper cupcake liners (18 total cupcakes)
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder and baking soda in the bowl of a stand mixer. If mixing by hand or with a hand mixer, combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add oil and eggs. Mix until combined.
  • Slowly pour brewed coffee into bowl while continuing to mix, scraping the bowl occasionally. The batter should be smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the cupcake liners filling approximately ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 18 - 22 minutes or until cupcakes are fully risen and a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Place cupcakes on a rack and allow to cool completely before icing. Spread frosting on top of each cupcake and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 3gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate cupcakes, easy cupcakes, german chocolate cupcakes
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  1. Claudia says

    January 27, 2024 at 12:33 am

    5 stars
    German chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts. I love the sweet, nutty flavor with the rich chocolate. These are such fun cupcakes!

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