Description
Easter Chocolate Bunny Surprise Cupcakes are a delightful treat that will bring joy to your spring celebrations. Each rich chocolate cupcake hides a sweet surprise: a chocolate bunny nestled inside! Perfect for Easter brunch or family gatherings, these cupcakes are easy to make and sure to impress. With their whimsical design and delicious flavor, they’re bound to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 10 small chocolate bunnies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry mixture and add eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter.
- Gently press one chocolate bunny into each batter mound until covered.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the edges. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using flavored extracts or different types of chocolate for the bunnies. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.