Cute Easter Cupcakes Recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Description
These adorable Easter cupcakes are a delightful treat for any children’s Easter party, bringing a festive touch to the celebrations. Perfect for sending to school for class parties or just enjoying at home, these cupcakes will be a big hit with kids under 7. Designed to look like mini Easter baskets, they’re not only delicious but also incredibly cute and easy to make. With a simple preparation process and fun decorations, they’ll surely become a favorite at your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 cupcakes (pre-baked and frosted)
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 3-6 drops green food coloring
- 48 jelly beans (assorted colors)
- Pipe cleaners (for basket handles)
Instructions
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Prepare the Coconut:
- In a large ziplock bag, place the flaked coconut and add a few drops of green food coloring.
- Seal the bag tightly and shake vigorously until the coconut is evenly tinted a light green. This will create the look of grass for your Easter baskets.
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Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Carefully sprinkle a generous amount of the green-colored coconut onto the top of each frosted cupcake. Press the coconut down gently so it adheres well to the frosting.
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Add the Jelly Beans:
- Scatter a few jelly beans over the green coconut on each cupcake. These will mimic the appearance of Easter eggs nestled in the grass.
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Create the Basket Handles:
- Bend the pipe cleaners into arch shapes to resemble the handles of small baskets. If the pipe cleaners are too long, you may need to trim them to fit your cupcakes.
- Gently insert each pipe cleaner arch into the top of the cupcakes, ensuring they stay upright and resemble a basket handle.
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Finishing Touches:
- Make sure the final appearance of each cupcake looks like a charming little Easter basket. The green coconut should resemble the grass inside the basket, and the jelly beans should look like colorful eggs.
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Tip: For an extra touch, use two cupcake papers for each cupcake to enhance the “basket” effect with a pretty color.
These Cute Easter Cupcakes are a quick and easy dessert that combines fun decoration with delicious flavors, making them an ideal choice for celebrating the Easter season with kids. Enjoy these sweet treats and watch them become a favorite at your next holiday party!
Nutritional Information (per cupcake):
- Calories: 198.8
- Fat: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat: 9.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 90.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.2g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 22.2g
- Protein: 1.1g
