It’s no secret that I have a major sweet tooth and easy (yet fancy looking) cupcakes are always one of my favorite things to take to a party. Don’t miss my Reese’s Peanut Butter cupcakes or Pumpkin cupcakes.
Our “Special Occasion” dessert growing up was always my Mom’s famous German Chocolate Cake. It’s what everyone requested for their birthday cakes (except me…I was the outcast who wanted Carrot Cake). I wanted to make my mom’s version into cupcakes because sometimes they are more fun for parties with a lot of people because everyone can just take one and there’s no mess involved– no plates, knives, forks, and all that.
How to Make German Chocolate Cupcakes:
Make chocolate cupcakes. Any chocolate cupcake recipe will do and you can even make them in advance and store them in the freezer for several weeks.
Make coconut pecan frosting. Combine sugars, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk in a saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut.
Make chocolate frosting. Melt butter, stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Stir in vanilla.
Frost cupcakes.
MAKE AHEAD AND FREEZING INSTRUCTIONS:
To make ahead: Bake cupcakes one day in advance. Allow to cool completely and store in refrigerator until ready to frost. Or make cupcakes several days in advance and freeze. To freeze frosted: Make chocolate cupcakes and allow them to cool completely. Top with coconut filling and frost with chocolate frosting and place cupcakes on a sheet pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze for a few hours. Once well frozen, transfer them to an airtight container and freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw at in the fridge overnight. Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen up to 3 months.
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