Easter Surprise Cupcakes Recipe

Delight your family and friends with these fun Easter Surprise Cupcakes! Each cupcake hides a delicious chocolate egg surprise baked right inside a moist and fluffy vanilla cake. Easy to make with kids, these cupcakes are perfect for Easter celebrations or any spring gathering. Frost and decorate them with your favorite icing for an extra special touch! Get ready for happy faces and egg-cellent Easter memories!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 171.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.1 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easter Surprise Cupcakes

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How to Make Easter Surprise Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper baking cups.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fill each muffin liner about ⅓ full with batter. Gently press a small chocolate egg into the center of each.
  7. Top with the remaining batter, filling the liners about ⅔ full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, frost and decorate your Easter Surprise Cupcakes with your favorite icing and sprinkles!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

18g

Carbs

8g

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