Turtle Cupcakes

Ingredients

• FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:
• 1 cup White Sugar
• 6 Tablespoons Butter (room Temp, Cut Into Small Chunks)
• 1/2 cups Heavy Cream (room Temp)
• 1/2 Tablespoons Sea Salt
• FOR THE CUPCAKES:
• 1 cup Hot, Freshly Brewed Coffee
• 1/2 cups Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened
• 1-3/8 cup Flour, All Purpose
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 cups Butter, Room Temperature
• 1-1/4 cup White Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 3/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• FOR THE TOPPING:
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1/4 cups Mini Chocolate Chips
• FOR THE FROSTING:
• 6 Tablespoons Butter, Room Temperature
• 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
• 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 2 cups Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Caramel Sauce