Upside-Down Turtle Muffins

Health score
1%
Upside-Down Turtle Muffins
65 min.
12
257kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with our Upside-Down Turtle Muffins, a treat that perfectly combines rich chocolate, buttery caramel, and crunchy pecans. These muffins are not just a feast for the taste buds; they are a visual delight as well, with their charming upside-down presentation that reveals a gooey caramel center topped with elegant pecan halves. Perfect for a morning meal, brunch, or a cozy breakfast, these muffins are sure to impress family and friends alike.

Imagine the aroma of chocolate wafting through your kitchen as you melt semisweet chocolate chips and butter, creating a luscious batter that is both simple and satisfying to prepare. The addition of buttermilk adds a subtle tang, ensuring each bite is moist and flavorful. As you push a milk chocolate-covered caramel into the center of each muffin, you can already anticipate the delightful surprise that awaits when you take your first bite.

With a preparation time of just 65 minutes, these muffins are an excellent choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The combination of textures—from the soft muffin to the gooey caramel and crunchy pecans—creates a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Upside-Down Turtle Muffins that are sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • 24  individually wrapped caramels (from 5.3-oz bag)
  • 36 small cashew pieces 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottoms, sides and tops of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. In 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring frequently; cool slightly. Stir in buttermilk, brown sugar, vanilla and egg.
  3. In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and chopped pecans. Stir in chocolate mixture just until combined. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Push 1 caramel into center of batter in each muffin cup.
  4. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until toothpick inserted 1/2 inch from edge of muffin comes out clean. Cool 1 minute. Turn muffin pan upside down onto cookie sheet to remove muffins. Immediately place another caramel on bottom of each muffin. Leaving muffins upside down on cookie sheet, return to oven about 1 minute or until caramel is soft enough to add pecan halves.
  5. Place 3 pecan halves on caramel on each muffin. Cool until caramel is slightly firm before serving, about 10 minutes.
  6. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories257kcal
Protein6.39%
Fat39.72%
Carbs53.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.18
Glycemic Load
16.18
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7930435318014%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.04kcal
12.85%
Fat:11.59g
17.83%
Saturated Fat:3.48g
21.76%
Carbohydrates:35.38g
11.79%
Net Carbohydrates:34.13g
12.41%
Sugar:22.55g
25.05%
Cholesterol:16.22mg
5.41%
Sodium:285.55mg
12.42%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.22%
100%
Caffeine:6.45mg
2.15%
Protein:4.2g
8.4%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.78%
Copper:0.25mg
12.29%
Phosphorus:100.52mg
10.05%
Selenium:6.95µg
9.93%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.59%
Magnesium:36.58mg
9.15%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.34%
Iron:1.45mg
8.08%
Folate:23.64µg
5.91%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.32%
Calcium:53.01mg
5.3%
Fiber:1.25g
4.99%
Potassium:159.65mg
4.56%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.43%
Vitamin A:169.42IU
3.39%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.67%
Vitamin K:2.58µg
2.45%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.44%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.34%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.07%