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Turtle Cupcakes Recipe

These chocolate caramel turtle cupcakes are stuffed with crunchy pecans and topped with a rich caramel frosting!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes
  • 13.25 ounces chocolate cake mix (1 box)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
For the Caramel Buttercream
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
  • ¼ cup Caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup roasted salted pecans

Instructions

For the Cupcakes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
  2. Mix the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs together in a large bowl.
  3. Divide the batter between the prepared pan, filling each well about ¾ of the way full.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Remove the cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely before icing.
For the Caramel Buttercream
  1. Add the butter, caramel sauce, vanilla, and sea salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
  2. With the mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar.
  3. Once all of the powdered sugar has been added, turn the mixer to high speed and beat until the icing becomes light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip.
  5. To assemble, scoop a small hole from the center of each cupcake and fill it with pecans. Then, pipe the frosting on top and enjoy.

Notes

  • Storage: Store turtle cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cupcake Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 311IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cupcake
Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 311IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.