Description
Indulge in these decadent German Chocolate Cupcakes topped with rich caramel frosting, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends with their delightful flavors and textures!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Caramel Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the Cupcake Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Incorporate Boiling Water: Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: For the frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and let boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Finish the Frosting: Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the caramel frosting and top with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
- For best results, let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- You can use either sweetened or unsweetened coconut based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg