German Chocolate Cupcakes
Serves: 4
Felicia King
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
52
Sweetness
52
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tsps
Pure Vanilla Extract2 cups
Sweetened Flaked Coconut1 cup
Pecan (chopped)1 tsp
Kosher Salt2 cup
Granulated Sugar1.25 cups
Light Brown Sugar (lightly packed)12 tbsps
Unsalted Butter (1 1/2 sticks)2 tbsps
Brewed Coffee (freshly)1.75 cups
All-Purpose Flour1.5 tsps
Baking SodaDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
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Line cupcake pans with 14 or 15 paper liners
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In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 5 minutes, until light and fluffy
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Scrape down the bowl
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Lower the speed to medium, add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and mix well
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee
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In a third bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
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With the mixer on low, add the buttermilk and flour mixtures alternately in thirds, beginning with the buttermilk and ending with the flour
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Don't overmix! Fold the batter a few times with a rubber spatula to be sure it's mixed
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Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners
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(I use a 2-inch ice cream scoop
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) Bake in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean
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Cool for 10 minutes, remove from the pans, and allow to cool completely before frosting
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Coconut Frosting: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat
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Whisk in the evaporated milk, brown sugar, and egg yolks and bring to a simmer over medium heat
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Simmer, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 15 minutes, until slightly thickened
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If the mixture looks a bit curdled, beat it vigorously with a whisk
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Off the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, coconut, almonds, pecans, and salt
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Allow to cool for about an hour
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Frost the cupcakes with a knife or small metal spatula