Surprise Easter Cupcakes Recipe

Delight your family and friends with these adorable Surprise Easter Cupcakes! Hidden inside each pastel-frosted cupcake is a delicious chocolate egg – a delightful Easter surprise! Perfect for spring celebrations or any occasion, these cupcakes are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Inspired by an old family recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 314.1 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Surprise Easter Cupcakes

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How to Make Surprise Easter Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. Place one vanilla wafer in the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  4. Prepare your favorite vanilla cake mix according to package directions (usually using water, oil, and eggs).
  5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter.
  6. Gently place one small chocolate egg in the center of each cupcake.
  7. Top with the remaining batter, ensuring the egg is mostly covered.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tin before frosting.
  10. Tint your favorite frosting (about 2 cups) with pastel food coloring to your desired shades.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with pastel sprinkles or sanding sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

11g

Carbs

15g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Surprise Easter Cupcakes?

Surprise Easter Cupcakes takes about 52 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 32 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Surprise Easter Cupcakes?

Surprise Easter Cupcakes has approximately 314.1 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Surprise Easter Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Surprise Easter Cupcakes are Yellow Cake Mix, Eggs, Oil, Paper Baking Cups, Vanilla Wafers, Chocolate Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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