German Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients (23)

• 4 ounces German sweet baking chocolate, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• 8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 24 whole pecans