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These Turtle Cupcakes feature chocolate cupcakes with swirls of rich chocolate frosting, topped with chopped nuts and a drizzle of caramel. They rest on a wooden board, surrounded by shelled pecans, creating a decadent treat thats both delightful and indulgent.
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Turtle Cupcakes Recipe

You're going to love the ease of this simple cupcake recipe!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Method Oven
Main Ingredient Grains
Servings 18 cupcakes
Calories 557kcal
Author Kelli Miller

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix + ingredients listed on box
  • 1 Cup(s) caramel sauce
  • ⅓ Cup(s) of crushed pecans

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cupof butter
  • 4-5 Cup(s) of powdered icing sugar
  • ½ Cup(s) of cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Milk as needed

Instructions

  • Make the cake mix cupcakes as instructed on the box.
  • To make the frosting, mix the butter, the 4 cups of powdered sugar, and cocoa powder for 3 minutes. Add in the vanilla. Scoop the frosting into a piping bag with a tip.
  • If the frosting is thick, you can stir in a bit of milk.
  • After the cupcakes have cooled, remove a small area from the middle and set them aside.
  • Fill the middle with the caramel sauce and then put back on the piece of cupcake that you took off.
  • Put the frosting on top and make it looked swirled.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce on top. Add pecan pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 136g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 131g
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