Easter Nest Cupcakes

Easter Nest Cupcakes are a delightful treat that will add a festive touch to your Easter celebrations. These cupcakes are made with a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base, topped with a creamy buttercream frosting, and decorated with colorful Easter eggs and chocolate nests.
To make these Easter Nest Cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

For the cupcakes:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk

For the buttercream frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

For the decoration:

- Mini chocolate eggs
- Shredded coconut
- Chocolate chips
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cupcake liner about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
To make the buttercream frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe the buttercream frosting onto each cupcake using a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off. Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the frosting to create the nest. Place a few mini chocolate eggs in the center of each nest, and add a few chocolate chips around the edges to create the appearance of twigs.
These Easter Nest Cupcakes are a perfect combination of sweet and festive. The moist vanilla cake pairs perfectly with the creamy buttercream frosting, and the colorful Easter eggs and chocolate nests add a fun and playful touch. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Easter gathering!
Type of dish: Dessert
Main ingredients: Vanilla cake, Buttercream frosting, Chocolate eggs.