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Mini Egg Nest Cupcakes

Delightful Mini Egg Nest Cupcakes to Brighten Your Easter

These Mini Egg Nest Cupcakes are a delightful blend of chocolate and vanilla, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if unsalted is unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Can substitute with heavy cream for extra creaminess.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Make sure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Only omit if absolutely necessary.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract if desired.
  • 2 Eggs Exclude for a vegan version with suitable substitutes.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Eggs (Cadbury Mini Eggs) Use alternative candies if necessary.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Icing Sugar Powdered sugar is a great substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Milk (for frosting) Swap with heavy cream for a richer texture.
  • 1 tbsp Food Coloring (green) Omit if you prefer a classic look.
  • 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder Opt for Dutch-processed cocoa to enhance richness.

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with colorful cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the cupcake ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Carefully fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full with the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Once baked, cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Make the frosting by beating together the softened butter, icing sugar, milk, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  6. Divide the frosting; tint one half green and mix cocoa powder into the other half for a chocolate frosting.
  7. Pipe the green frosting at the base of each cupcake for grass and swirl on the chocolate frosting, then top with Cadbury mini eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all baking ingredients are fresh for best results; customize toppings for seasonal festivities.

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