Description
Reese’s Cup Easter Bunny Cupcakes are a whimsical springtime dessert featuring moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and a delightful mini Reese’s cup surprise in every bite.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Baking Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Unsalted Butter
- Mini Reese's Cups
- Confectioners' Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and press a mini Reese's cup into each cupcake.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with bunny faces using candy eyes or other edible decorations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Swap chocolate cupcakes for vanilla or carrot cake for variety. Add colorful sprinkles or edible glitter for extra festivity. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.