Description
Easter Chocolate Bunny Surprise Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat that will delight both kids and adults alike! These whimsical cupcakes feature a moist chocolate cake with a hidden chocolate bunny inside, creating a delightful surprise in every bite. Topped with smooth frosting and colorful sprinkles, they are sure to be a hit at your Easter celebration or any spring gathering. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this fun and delicious dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 8 mini chocolate bunnies
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder (if using), and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, place a chocolate bunny in the center, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg