Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

Name: Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 2 h 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp water; 3 tablespoon unsalted butter (room temperature); 1/3 cup heavy cream (room temperature); 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoon salted caramel; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup roasted pecans (chopped); 5 tbsp water; 2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch fine sea salt; 1 cups cake flour (*See notes below for measuring*); 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed); 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 3 tablespoon cubed unsalted butter (room temperature); 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature); 1 whole large egg (room temperature); 1/4 cup whole milk (room temperature); 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil; 1/2 cup hot coffee; 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:18min

These chocolate turtle cupcakes begin with moist chocolate that's topped with homemade salted caramel and roasted pecans. Inspired by classic turtle candies, they're rich, decadent, and impressive for any occasion!

Updated at: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:14:30 GMT