INGREDIENTS
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Chocolate Cupcakes:
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Ingredients
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3/4 c. + 2 T. all-purpose flour
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3 T. cocoa powder
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A scant 3/4 c. sugar
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1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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3 T. butter, at room temperature
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1/2 c. whole milk (I also tried it with 2% milk, and it worked fine)
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1 egg
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1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
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Coconut-Pecan Topping:
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Ingredients
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3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
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1 c. evaporated milk
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8 T. (1 stick) butter
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1 c. sugar
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1 1/4 c. sweetened shredded coconut
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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pinch of salt
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1 c. chopped pecans
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Pecan halves for tops of cupcakes (optional)