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GERMAN-CHOCOLATE-CUPCAKES
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German Chocolate Cupcakes

German Chocolate Cupcakes -rich and delicious, perfect for chocolate and coconut lovers.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Servings: 24
Author: Lyubomira L

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