Description
These irresistible German chocolate cupcakes are rich and moist with a decadent coconut and pecan frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is well combined.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, mix coconut and pecans into your favorite chocolate frosting and spread on cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- These cupcakes freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: German chocolate cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, dessert recipes