Chocolate Italian Wedding Cupcakes with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
INGREDIENTS
•
For the cake:
•
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
•
1/2 cup sugar
•
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
•
3 eggs, separated
•
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
•
1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
•
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
•
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
•
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
•
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
•
1/2 cup buttermilk
•
1 teaspoon vanilla
•
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
•
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
•
2 tablespoons crushed cocoa nibs
•
For the frosting:
•
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
•
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
•
1 cup (about 6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (I used chips)
•
1/4 cup butter
•
1/2 cup sour cream
•
1 teaspoon vanilla
•
3 cups powdered sugar
ADVERTISEMENT