GERMAN CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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These cupcakes disappear in a dash when I take them to the school where I teach. Pecans, coconut and brown sugar dress up the topping nicely. -Lettice Charmasson, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine the pecans, coconut and brown sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.