Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cupcakes

February 05, 2014

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Such an indulgence

For the cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
Salted caramel sauce (see complimentary recipe link)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted * (see notes)
2 tablespoons roasted pecan pieces. * (see notes)

For the coffee buttercream:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon brewed coffee, cold
3 tablespoons heavy cream

For the chocolate sauce:
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 pound semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cake cups. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
676

Sodium
103mg
4% DV

Fat
48g
75% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
56g
19% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV