German Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Frosting

• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1/3 cup 60% cacao dark chocolate chips, melted, cooled slightly
• 1/3 cup heavy cream at room temperature
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Coconut Icing

• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• ¼ teaspoon table salt
• ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
• ¾ cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (Optional)

Cupcakes

• baking spray with flour
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa (such as Hershey?s)
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon table salt
• ¾ cup sour cream
• ½ cup canola oil or other neutral oil
• ½ cup whole buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature