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Easter Egg Cupcakes

Delicious Easter Egg Cupcakes: Fun to Bake & Decorate Together

These Easter Egg Cupcakes are a colorful and fun way to celebrate the holiday, perfect for family baking and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 box Vanilla or Chocolate Cake Mix Choose your favorite
  • 2-3 large Eggs Follow package instructions
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 cup Water Room temperature
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 batch Buttercream Frosting Consider adding food coloring
  • 1 batch Cream Cheese Frosting For a tangy alternative
Decoration Ingredients
  • 1 cup Pastel Sprinkles Various types for a festive look
  • 1 cup Candy Eggs Or substitute with chocolate bunnies
  • 1 tablespoon Edible Glitter For added sparkle

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cupcake liners
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking and Decorating Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix cake ingredients per package directions.
  2. Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare buttercream frosting and add desired food coloring.
  5. Frost cooled cupcakes generously, then roll edges in sprinkles.
  6. Decorate with candy eggs on top of the frosted cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting. Experiment with different cake mixes for unique flavors.

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