Description
Indulge in these delightful Sweet Easter Chocolate Bunny Surprise Cupcakes that are perfect for the festive season. These cupcakes hide a mini chocolate bunny inside, adding an element of surprise to every bite. Topped with a fluffy pastel-colored frosting and decorated with sprinkles or mini candy eggs, they are a charming addition to any Easter celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box – usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 12 mini chocolate bunny candies
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional for frosting)
Decoration:
- Pastel sprinkles or mini candy eggs for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions. Fill each cupcake liner about â…” full with batter. Press one mini chocolate bunny candy gently into the center of each cupcake, making sure it’s covered by batter. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched.
- Make Frosting: Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla and enough heavy cream to reach a fluffy, spreadable consistency. Optionally, tint the frosting with pastel food coloring.
- Decorate: Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them using a piping bag or spatula. Decorate with pastel sprinkles or mini candy eggs.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before decorating to prevent frosting from melting.
- Homemade chocolate cake batter can be used instead of a mix.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
