Surprise Easter Cupcakes

Celebrate the joy of springtime with these delightful Surprise Easter Cupcakes, a festive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Perfect for Easter festivities, these whimsical cupcakes feature a hidden candy-filled chocolate center that’s revealed with every bite, making them an exciting surprise for both kids and adults alike. The soft, fluffy vanilla cupcake base is paired with a luscious buttercream frosting that can be tinted in pastel hues for added seasonal charm. Top them with sprinkles and Easter-inspired decorations to capture the magic of the holiday. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these cupcakes are the ideal centerpiece for Easter brunches, parties, or as a sweet indulgence after a backyard egg hunt. Don’t miss this deliciously creative recipe that combines nostalgia, surprise, and irresistible flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 28/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 3 Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 12 Candy-filled chocolates (e.g., mini chocolate eggs)
• 3 cups Buttercream frosting
• 0 as needed Food coloring (optional)
• 0 as desired Sprinkles or other Easter-themed decorations

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Spoon a tablespoon of batter into each cupcake liner, then place a candy-filled chocolate in the center of each. Cover the chocolate with more batter until the liners are about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (avoiding the candy center) comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the buttercream frosting. If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and tint with food coloring to create pastel Easter colors.

Step 10

Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake. Get creative with designs!

Step 11

Finish by adding sprinkles, more candy eggs, or other Easter-themed decorations on top of the frosting.

Step 12

Serve the Surprise Easter Cupcakes and enjoy watching faces light up as they discover the hidden candy inside!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1357.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5913.0

Total Fat 224.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 576.7mg	0%
Sodium 2004.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 934.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 742.5g
Protein 26.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 101.8mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 360.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 63.7%