German Chocolate Cupcakes are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert. They are tender, fudgy chocolate cupcakes piled high with a rich homemade coconut pecan frosting and a swirl of creamy chocolate buttercream that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
View original recipe on tastesbetterfromscratch.comIn a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut.
Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla.
Pipe chocolate frosting along the outside edge of a chocolate cupcake. Spoon coconut frosting in the center.
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