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easter bunny cupcakes

easter bunny cupcakes

Celebrate Easter with these adorable Easter Bunny Cupcakes! Topped with fluffy bunny decorations, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also a fun treat for kids and adults alike. Perfect for an Easter gathering or a festive dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Cupcake tin (12-cup)
  • 12 Muffin liners
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Piping bags or plastic sandwich bags
  • 1 Small round piping tip
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • optional Toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 batch buttercream frosting About 3 cups.
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut Optional, for decoration.
  • 12 small chocolate candies e.g., chocolate eggs or balls.
  • 1 tube black and pink decorating gel or icing For eyes and nose.
  • 12 small marshmallows Halved for ears.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the cupcake tin with muffin liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat until smooth.
  • Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream frosting. Once cooled, generously frost each cupcake.
  • To create the bunny face: Place a halved marshmallow on top of the frosting for ears. Use a small chocolate candy for the bunny’s nose and pipe on eyes with decorating gel.
  • If desired, sprinkle shredded coconut around the base of the bunny to resemble grass.

Notes

For a different flavor, you can use vanilla or almond extract in the cupcake batter.
Feel free to customize the bunny decorations according to your preferences.
These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.