Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 cup

buttermilk

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (1 stick, room temperature)

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

firmly packed light brown sugar

large eggs room temperature

3 oz

unsweetened chocolate (melted, see note)

2 tbsp

roasted pecan pieces (** see note)

3/4 cup

unsalted butter (room temperature)

3 cups

powdered sugar

1 tbsp

brewed coffee (cold)

3 tbsp

heavy cream

1 cup

heavy cream

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

1/2 lb

semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Salted caramel