Description
Easter is all about joy, renewal, and of courseโsweet treats! These Easter Bunny Cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat. With fluffy marshmallow ears, a sprinkle of coconut “fur,” and a melt-in-your-mouth buttercream, theyโll be the cutest centerpiece on your Easter table. Whether you’re baking with kids or treating yourself, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles! Give them a try and let the Easter magic begin. ๐โจ
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
๐น 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (105g)
๐น 1 cup sugar (200g)
๐น 1/2 tsp baking soda (2g)
๐น 1 tsp baking powder (4g)
๐น 1/2 tsp salt
๐น 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (170g)
๐น 3 eggs (room temp)
๐น 1 tbsp vanilla extract (15mL)
๐น 1/2 cup sour cream (115g)
๐น 1/2 cup milk (118mL)
๐น 1/2 cup sprinkles (optional)
For the Buttercream:
๐น 1 pound unsalted butter, room temp (453g)
๐น 8 cups confectioners’ sugar (880g)
๐น 1/2 cup cream (118mL)
๐น 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
๐น 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
For Decoration:
๐น 1 tbsp fondant
๐น 1/2 cup pink sanding sugar (198g)
๐น 12 marshmallows
๐น 24 small chocolate chips
๐น 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (200g)
Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Make the Cupcakes:
๐ธ Preheat oven to 340ยฐF (170ยฐC).
๐ธ In a large bowl, sift and whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
๐ธ In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients together.
๐ธ Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently. Fold in sprinkles.
๐ธ Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
2๏ธโฃ Make the Buttercream:
๐ธ Cream butter until smooth.
๐ธ Gradually add sugar, beating well.
๐ธ Add cream until desired consistency is reached.
3๏ธโฃ Decorate the Cupcakes:
๐ธ Pipe buttercream onto cupcakes.
๐ธ Roll in shredded coconut for a furry look.
๐ธ Cut marshmallows diagonally, dip in pink sanding sugar for ears.
๐ธ Roll fondant into tiny balls for the nose, coat in sanding sugar.
๐ธ Add chocolate chips for eyes, place ears and nose.
And voilร ! Your Easter Bunny Cupcakes are ready to hop onto your dessert table! ๐๐ท
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 293 kcal per cupcake
- Sugar: 31g per cupcake
- Fat: 13g per cupcake
- Carbohydrates: 42g per cupcake
- Protein: 2.2g per cupcake