Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes are perfectly moist, rich, decadent, and loaded with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans in every bite. 

Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes are rich, decadent, and loaded with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans in every bite.

They are perfect when you need a decadent dessert for a party. Chocolate, caramel and crunchy pecans… these Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes have so many favorite flavors in one indulgent cupcake.

HOW DO YOU MAKE CHOCOLATE TURTLE CUPCAKES?

You’re going to start by mixing the cupcake batter. It comes together easily in about 5 minutes with just one bowl.  You can definitely use your favorite box of cake mix if you prefer but these homemade ones are just as easy since you won’t even have to pull out your stand mixer.

Once the cupcakes are baked and cooled, you can either spread or pipe on the caramel buttercream frosting. This fluffy buttercream pairs perfectly with cupcakes, brownies, cakes, cookies and even straight off the spatula.

Garnish the cupcakes by topping them with chocolate chips, pecans and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce.

They are sweet, indulgent and will totally satisfy any craving for those days that calories don’t count. They are my go-to dessert I make for special occasions and they are always the first to go.

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Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

18 mins

Total Time

33 mins

 

Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes are perfectly moist, rich, decadent, and loaded with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans in every bite. 

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate cupcake recipe, turtle dessert recipes

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Calories: 280 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup boiling water

Caramel Buttercream Frosting:

• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) salted butter softened to room temperature
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup caramel sauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream

Toppings

• caramel sauce
• chocolate chips
• chopped pecans

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 103mg4%

Potassium 94mg3%

Carbohydrates 57g19%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 47g52%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 30IU1%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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