Description
These Sweet Easter Chocolate Bunny Surprise Cupcakes are a delightful treat for the holiday season. With a hidden surprise inside each cupcake, they are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
For the frosting:
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional for frosting tinting)
Additional:
- 12 mini chocolate bunny candies
- Pastel sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions.
- Bake Cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
- Add Bunny Surprise: Use a small knife or cupcake corer to cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Gently press one mini chocolate bunny candy into each hole, then replace the top.
- Make Frosting: Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla and heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy. Tint with food coloring if desired.
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula. Top with pastel sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use hollow or soft-centered bunnies for easier biting.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Try different colored frosting for a spring-themed presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
