Salted Turtle Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Salted Turtle Cupcakes
100 min.
24
296kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Salted Turtle Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans, all topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends with their irresistible flavor and beautiful presentation.

Imagine biting into a moist chocolate cupcake, only to discover a luscious caramel center that oozes with every bite. The combination of the dark chocolate frosting and the toasted pecans adds a delightful texture and depth of flavor, while the coarse sea salt elevates the sweetness to a whole new level. These cupcakes are not just a treat for the taste buds; they are a feast for the eyes as well, making them an ideal choice for parties, celebrations, or simply a special dessert at home.

With a total preparation time of just 100 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that will leave everyone craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and fun to make. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 14 oz individually wrapped caramels 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting dark
  • cup pecans toasted chopped
  • tablespoon sea salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, 30 minutes.
  5. In 3-quart saucepan, melt caramels with whipping cream over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Cool 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into medium resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag.
  6. Cut off tiny corner of bag. Twist bag above frosting. To fill cupcakes, insert tip of plastic bag halfway into cupcake center and squeeze until you see caramel start to surface.
  7. Frost cupcakes with frosting; drizzle with remaining caramel.
  8. Sprinkle with pecans and sea salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories296kcal
Protein4.56%
Fat45.06%
Carbs50.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.42
Glycemic Load
8.45
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.1743478425171%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:295.89kcal
14.79%
Fat:15.52g
23.88%
Saturated Fat:3.72g
23.23%
Carbohydrates:39.05g
13.02%
Net Carbohydrates:38.01g
13.82%
Sugar:29.39g
32.66%
Cholesterol:25.52mg
8.51%
Sodium:533.27mg
23.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.53g
7.06%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.72%
Phosphorus:115.79mg
11.58%
Copper:0.17mg
8.71%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.49%
Iron:1.32mg
7.34%
Selenium:4.99µg
7.12%
Calcium:70.91mg
7.09%
Vitamin K:6.83µg
6.51%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.46%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.83%
Magnesium:22.58mg
5.64%
Potassium:173.96mg
4.97%
Fiber:1.04g
4.15%
Folate:16.19µg
4.05%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.95%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.48%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.03%
Vitamin B3:0.4mg
2.01%
Vitamin A:92.86IU
1.86%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.86%