Easter Cupcake Ideas Delightful for Sweet Celebrations
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Delightful pastel-hued cupcakes with creamy frosting and colorful toppings, perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (can substitute with almond or oat milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (can substitute with milk)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon edible glitter
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Blend in vanilla extract and milk gradually until smooth.
- Scoop the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing the butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, and mini chocolate eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg