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Turtle Chocolate Cupcakes

Turtle Chocolate Cupcakes


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  • Author: Natalie Quinn
  • Total Time: 95 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist and fudgy chocolate cupcakes filled with caramel pecan sauce and topped with cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp coffee granules
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup butter
  • 12 oz cream cheese
  • 7 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp caramel
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 2 cups pecans

Instructions

  1. Toast pecans
  2. Make caramel sauce
  3. Prepare cupcake batter
  4. Bake cupcakes
  5. Make frosting
  6. Prepare ganache
  7. Fill cupcakes
  8. Frost and decorate

Notes

  1. Use room temperature ingredients
  2. Do not overbake
  3. Store in airtight container
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 35
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 48
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 75