Description
Rich German chocolate cupcakes bring classic German dessert charm to home bakers seeking delightful chocolate indulgence. Moist chocolate layers topped with coconut-pecan frosting create sweet perfection for memorable celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup / 240 ml all-purpose flour
- ½ cup / 120 ml unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup / 240 ml granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup / 120 ml unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup / 120 ml buttermilk
- ½ cup / 120 ml hot water
- 1 tsp / 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 tsp / 5 ml baking powder
- ½ tsp / 2.5 ml baking soda
- ½ tsp / 2.5 ml salt
- ½ cup / 120 ml unsalted butter
- 1 cup / 240 ml evaporated milk
- ¾ cup / 180 ml granulated sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp / 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 cup / 240 ml shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup / 240 ml chopped pecans
- Chocolate drizzle
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin tin, ensuring precise spacing for consistent baking performance.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will contribute to the cupcakes’ delicate texture.
- Batter Development: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then integrate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Gradually blend dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk to create a smooth, velvety batter. Incorporate hot water to achieve an optimal consistency.
- Baking Process: Carefully fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter, allowing space for rising. Bake for 18-20 minutes, testing doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Cooling and Finishing: Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling before applying frosting or decorative elements. This crucial step ensures structural integrity and optimal flavor development.
Notes
- Optimize Ingredient Temperature: Bring eggs, butter, and buttermilk to room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture.
- Prevent Overmixing Batter: Stir ingredients just until combined to maintain a tender, light crumb and avoid dense, tough cupcakes.
- Control Moisture Precision: Use exact measurements of buttermilk and hot water to achieve the perfect cupcake consistency without becoming dry or soggy.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute gluten-free flour blend for traditional flour and use dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and vegan butter to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg