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German Chocolate Cupcakes – chocolate cake, topped with layer of sweet coconut pecan frosting and chocolate buttercream.

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German Chocolate Cupcakes

I really enjoy the combination of flavors in German Chocolate Cake, so when I had to bake cupcakes for an event last Saturday, I knew I was making  German Chocolate Cupcakes.

German Chocolate is a chocolate layered cake, filled and topped with coconut-pecan frosting, very popular in the US. This cake always reminds me of the winter Holidays.

As I did not have time to make a whole cake, I thought , why not make some cupcakes. And yes, they turned out amazing! Fluffy chocolate cake, creamy coconut-pecan frosting and rich homemade chocolate buttercream. I was glad, when I had some coconut -pecan frosting left, so I just ate it by the spoonful …

The only thing I’m not so proud of is that I used box cake mix, but these were delicious and I saved some time, which I didn’t have to begin with. I had that Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake mix in my pantry for a few months. Good thing is that I remembered I had it, so I was able to used it. But here is the positive side of the story, the cupcakes turned extra fluffy (because of the use of cake mix) and paired well with the toppings, which are a little on the dense side. Feel free to use your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe, if you are not keen in the idea of box cake mix.

Next time I’m planning to try these, using my eggless chocolate cupcakes recipe and will report what happens.

These are perfect for any event, birthday or even Christmas and NYE party! I hope you like these.

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German Chocolate Cupcakes
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German Chocolate Cupcakes

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5 from 3 votes

German Chocolate Cupcakes

By Lyubomira L
German Chocolate Cupcakes -rich and delicious, perfect for chocolate and coconut lovers.
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 24
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Ingredients 

German Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix, (or Devil’s food cake mix) and all other ingredients necessary to add to cake mix

German Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Chocolate Buttercream:

  • 4 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, (1 – 112 gr stick)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream if needed

Instructions 

German Chocolate Cupcakes.

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C) . Line cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  • Prepare cake mixture according to directions on the box. Using an ice-cream scoop, fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full.
  • Bake according to directions. (18-22 mins, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean).

German Chocolate Frosting:

  • In a sauce pan over medium heat combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks and butter and constantly stir until thickened. (Basically until starts to boil, it will take around 15 minutes).
  • Add in vanilla extract, pecans and coconut. Let mixture cool,

Chocolate Buttercream:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed for 5 minutes. Add cocoa, powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat for 3-4 more minutes. If frosting appears thick, add milk or heavy cream. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • Pipe chocolate buttercream around the edge of cooled cupcakes. Scoop a small amount of German Chocolate frosting in the middle.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sodium: 246mg, Potassium: 184mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 31g, Vitamin A: 360IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 73mg, Iron: 1.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Course: Dessert
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35 Comments

  1. German Chocolate Cupcakes are my absolute favorite! I love that light frosting. These are the perfect way to start the weekend!

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  2. Frosting AND butter cream? Oh my! A chocolate cupcake would probably be my ultimate dessert. These look GOOD!

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  3. These cupcakes are gorgeous! I love German Chocolate cake and in cupcake form that sounds even better! Pinning!

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  4. These cupcakes are gorgeous, Mira! I’m in awe of your frosting piping skills. My frosting always turns out like big fat blobs! 🙂 I love the flavor of these cuties, such a decadent treat! Pinned!

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  5. I’m with Gayle, your piping skills are fantastic. Would you post a tutorial? 🙂 I love chocolate and coconut, and these sound delicious. The pictures are stunning too.

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  6. How funny! It’s my bf’s dad’s birthday today and we’re making german chocolate cake!! I just might take your frosting recipe.. it looks like perfection!

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  10. I’ve always wanted to try traditional German chocolate cupcakes for so long! Now I think I have found the recipe! These look stunning, as always!

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