Description
Classic German chocolate cupcake delights bakers with rich cocoa and coconut layers. Silky frosting and nutty textures make this dessert a delectable treat that beckons you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350F (175C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and airy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture in two stages, gently folding until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully distribute batter into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Transfer muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before applying frosting.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely for consistent texture and rise, using standard measuring cups and spoons.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Room temperature butter creams more easily, creating a lighter, fluffier cupcake base with better volume.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg