Easter Surprise Cupcakes

Delight your family and friends this spring with these festive Easter Surprise Cupcakes, a treat bursting with holiday charm and flavor. These light and fluffy cupcakes hide a sweet secret—a perfectly baked mini chocolate egg nestled inside each bite! Topped with creamy, pastel-colored frosting and adorned with festive sprinkles or candy decorations, these cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for Easter celebrations, this easy recipe combines simple ingredients like vanilla, butter, and eggs to create a heavenly dessert in just 40 minutes. Whether serving at a family brunch or gifting to loved ones, these cupcakes offer a whimsical and delicious surprise that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 12 pieces mini chocolate eggs (e.g., Cadbury eggs)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 drops food coloring (optional)
• 0.25 cup sprinkles or candy decorations

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cupcake liner. Place a mini chocolate egg in the center of each and cover with more batter until the liners are about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (avoiding the chocolate egg) comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

For the frosting, beat the powdered sugar and butter together in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, whipping until the frosting is smooth. Add food coloring if desired.

Step 10

Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or other Easter-themed candy decorations.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your festive Easter Surprise Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	864.5 grams (864.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2914

Total Fat 93.30g	120%
Saturated Fat 50.60g	253%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 547mg	182%
Sodium 1519mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 479.80g	174%
Dietary Fiber 6.90g	25%
Total Sugars 323.10g
Protein 39.60g	79%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 329mg	25%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 676mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 65.8%