German Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the decadent richness of these moist German Chocolate Cupcakes! House Beautiful's secret? Buttermilk, sour cream, and freshly brewed coffee create an unbelievably tender crumb that will leave you craving more. Get ready to experience the perfect blend of moist cake and creamy frosting – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 273.1 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for German Chocolate Cupcakes

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How to Make German Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, eggs, melted butter, coffee, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the German Chocolate Frosting (recipe not included, but easily found online!).
  9. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the German Chocolate Frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

41g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make German Chocolate Cupcakes?

German Chocolate Cupcakes takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in German Chocolate Cupcakes?

German Chocolate Cupcakes has approximately 273.1 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for German Chocolate Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for German Chocolate Cupcakes are Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Extra Large Eggs, Pure Vanilla Extract, Buttermilk. See the full list with measurements above.

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