😋🍫🥥 German Chocolate Cupcakes ✨

Mouth-watering, irresistible, and indulgent—these cupcakes combine rich chocolate, coconut, pecans, and caramel frosting for the ultimate treat!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Caramel Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Prepare the Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
4. Stir in boiling water until batter is smooth. Fold in coconut and pecans.
5. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Make the Caramel Frosting

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk.
2. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

Frost and Serve

1. Frost cooled cupcakes with caramel frosting.
2. Top with extra pecans if desired.
3. Serve and enjoy the indulgence!

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes
• Yield: ~12 cupcakes
• Kcal: ~320 kcal per cupcake

✨ Rich chocolate, nutty crunch, and caramel sweetness—these cupcakes are pure indulgence!