Description
Sweet chocolate cupcakes adorned with Reese’s cup Easter bunny decorations offer a playful twist on classic desserts. Chocolate lovers will delight in these whimsical treats that combine nostalgic candy charm with festive springtime spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the package)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 12 Reeses Cups (mini size)
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 pink candy-coated chocolates (for noses)
- 24 marshmallows (for ears)
- Pink sanding sugar (for ear decoration)
- 12 white cupcake liners
Instructions
- Cupcake Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line cupcake pan with white liners. Mix chocolate cake batter per package instructions, incorporating vanilla extract. Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Frosting Creation: Whip softened butter until smooth in a large mixing bowl. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar on low speed. Blend in milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whip on high speed for 2-3 minutes until achieving a light, airy consistency.
- Decorative Assembly: Generously spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Position a mini Reeses Cup centrally as the bunny’s face. Delicately attach candy eyes using a small frosting dot. Add a pink candy-coated chocolate for the nose.
- Bunny Ear Detailing: Slice marshmallows diagonally to form ear shapes. Dip cut sides into pink sanding sugar for textural detail. Carefully insert marshmallow ears behind the Reeses Cup face, angling them slightly outward.
- Presentation: Arrange decorated cupcakes on an attractive platter, creating a whimsical Easter-themed dessert display.
Notes
- Select a rich chocolate cake mix and ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother, creamier frosting.
- Use an oven thermometer to verify exact temperature and rotate pan midway through baking for even cupcake texture.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and maintain decorative details.
- Substitute gluten-free cake mix and dairy-free butter alternative for allergen-friendly version while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg