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Mini Egg Easter Cupcakes

March 14, 2018 by Samantha 49 Comments

Easter Cupcakes with a moist and flavourful cupcake, vanilla frosting and Easter perfect Mini Eggs. Perfect for any bunny themed party or Easter events.

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The ultimate all white cupcake, it’s a tale as old as cupcake times. Truly, finding the perfect all white cupcake is like finding a unicorn. They’re so elusive you occasionally think that the goal is unattainable (yes, I realize unicorns are not real, but bear with me here).

These cupcakes are not that unicorn, but they are everything you want a cupcake to be; flavourful, moist, and just the right level of sweetness. Plus, topped with Mini Eggs. I know, life in the food lane is pretty great isn’t it?

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This cake is more yellow than white and that just won’t do for my quest of the ultimate white cupcake. The frosting however is spot on. At first, I was a bit startled by the amount of vanilla required in this recipe, but I am now completely on board.  The vanilla totally takes control and makes the cake and frosting taste, just how you want vanilla cake and icing to taste.

The photos of these cakes from the original recipe are much whiter than mine. I think this has to do with the fact that I use unbleached flour and unbleached sugar. Next round I’ll use the more traditional goods to see if that makes a difference. Let me know if you make this with pure white flour and sugar, and it comes out more white.

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Easter this year should be a serious riot. Z & I (“the twins”) are at the age where they’re starting to understand and really get into holidays. We currently talk about how much we love Santa on a daily bases and that dude was here months ago.

I can only image what kind of impression the Easter Bunny will leave on them. Especially considering I is fully engrossed with the “Knuffle Bunny” series. Do you know it? It is one of the better kids books out there (to read over, and over, and over again). She’s going to lose her mind when she finds out a BUNNY brings her chocolate.

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We’ll be hosting a casual family brunch and an egg hunt with our friends. What are your Easter plans this year?

More easy Easter recipes like these Easter Cupcakes:

  • Creme Egg Brownies
  • Easy Easter Ham
  • Rhubarb Pisco Sour 
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Easter Mini Egg Cupcakes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

The perfect vanilla cake batter cupcake. Topped with mini Eggs for an easy Easter themed treat everyone will love.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easter cupcakes, easter recipes, easy easter recipe, mini egg recipe
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla (either bean paste, powder, or beans from a 2 pods, I don't know if extract will give the same flavour-fulness)
Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3-4 cups icing (confectioner's) sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla (either bean paste, powder, or beans from a 2 pods, I don't know if extract will give the same flavour-fulness)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp whipping cream
  • 36 Cadbury Mini Eggs (optional)
Instructions
Cupcakes:
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line or grease cupcake tins.

  2. In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), on low for a minute mix together flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar.

  3. Add butter and mix on medium until corse crumbs form, 60 seconds or less. Mix in yogurt for a lumpy batter.

  4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth (batter will be very thick and sticky).

  5. Divide batter between cups (I used an ice cream scoop and it was a heaping scoop per cupcake, the batter is so think this is the easiest way to divide it equally). Smooth the tops (you can use an off-set spatula or a lightly sprayed the bottom of a 1/4 cup measuring cup).

  6. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in pan then remove to a wire rack to fully cool before topping with frosting.

Frosting:
  1. With an electric mixer or a stand mixer, beat butter on high (with whisk attachment) for 3-5 minutes until butter is lighter in colour and doubles in volume. One cup at a time, add icing sugar (I only used 3 cups, I found it was sweet enough). Beat in salt and vanilla. Finally beat in whipping cream.

  2. Top cooled cupcakes with frosting and Mini Eggs (if using).

Recipe slightly adapted from: Food 52

Enjoy! xo

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Filed Under: baking, Dessert, Holidays Tagged With: cupcakes, Dessert, easter, sweets, vanilla

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Comments

  1. AvatarMeaghanC says

    March 15, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Those cupcake cups are adorable!! So pretty :)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 18, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks Meghan!! Hope you have a great weekend!
      Reply
  2. Avatarpeppersandpennies says

    March 18, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Looks fantastic and I can imagine how moist they are. Although, I doubt the Mini Eggs should be classified as optional ;) I am obsessed with Mini Eggs!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 18, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Hahah. Totally! Mini Eggs are not optional for me either, but they aren't for everyone.
      Reply
  3. AvatarStephanie says

    March 18, 2016 at 9:20 am

    This is perfect! I'm supposed to bring dessert to a family potluck on Easter weekend and I was trying to think of something light and 'Easter-y'. This will definitely be it!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 18, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Oh good! Sometimes with the sweet recipes I'm worried they won't be used. Thanks Stephanie! I'm enjoying following along with your cookbook a day through IG.
      Reply
  4. AvatarShareba says

    March 18, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Your cupcakes are so pretty!
    Reply
  5. AvatarKimberlie Robert says

    March 18, 2016 at 11:37 am

    What charming all-white cupcakes! AND I adore those cupcake wrappers. They are so photogenic. My husband has a thing for all-white cupcakes. Maybe I'll have to make him a batch. He would love me lots for these. I have a cookie website at www.thefinercookie.com. If you have a moment to visit, you'd be welcome. Anyway. congrats on your beautiful site. I'll be back.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 18, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you for your kind words Kimberlie! Your site is lovely! I took a peak this morning. The cupcake wrappers are pretty ideal for this shoot.
      Reply
  6. AvatarSamantha says

    March 18, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Fantastic! Thanks Cassie!
    Reply
  7. AvatarEllie says

    April 10, 2017 at 12:26 am

    I suspect Food 52 doctors the heck out of its photos. These cupcakes will never be white - not with two egg yolks and all that vanilla.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      April 13, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      Their photos didn't look all that white in their defence. I think it's a fine it's a difficult balance to get - all the moisture and binding for the batter, but still have it white. Hope you have a great weekend!
      Reply
  8. AvatarJulia says

    April 15, 2017 at 8:23 am

    The recipe says baking soda but the directions say baking powder.....which is it?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      April 16, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Hi Julia. It's baking soda - thanks for the note. I've made the correction. Happy Easter!
      Reply
  9. AvatarHeather Perine says

    February 28, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    These look great. My fiance LOVES cadbury mini eggs and when I make a dessert with them. So I know he would love these! If I can make them before he eats the whole bag. :)
    ★★★★★
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      LOL! Your fiance and I suffer from the same affliction ... aka eat the whole bag at once mini egg affliction.
      Reply
  10. AvatarAnna says

    March 1, 2019 at 9:33 am

    These are the prettiest cupcakes! Love the mini eggs on top and that frosting looks so creamy and delicious! Perfect recipe just in time for Easter!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      The frosting is sublime (as is the cake). I'm pretty sure I'd eat most things with mini eggs on top ;)
      Reply
  11. AvatarChef Markus Mueller says

    March 2, 2019 at 5:28 am

    Totally going to make these this year for easter! Our daughter is 2.5 and will really 'get' it this year. Excited to see her reaction to it all!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      So cute! I hope you all get to have a great time together. I love how fun and yet minimal stress Easter is.
      Reply
  12. AvatarAmy says

    March 2, 2019 at 7:35 am

    These are so cute! We always have Easter brunch at my grandma's house, and I would just love to bring these to share with my little cousins -- they'd be absolutely charmed! :)
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Awwww ... so fun with all the littles running around. Hope it's a grand time.
      Reply
  13. AvatarJennifer says

    March 2, 2019 at 8:38 am

    These are so cute for Easter! My family is going to love these for Easter brunch!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Great idea! I should whip up a batch too.
      Reply
  14. AvatarGUNJAN C Dudani says

    March 3, 2019 at 8:05 am

    These are the cutest cupcakes so far. My daughter would be so excited if I can make it look exactly pretty as yours.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      That's very sweet. I hope you both enjoy them!
      Reply
  15. AvatarMichelle says

    March 3, 2019 at 11:00 am

    These are so cute! I can't wait to make these, I know my daughter will love them too. I think Easter is one of my favourite holidays with the kids, so much fun!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      I agree, it's so much fun with kids!
      Reply
  16. AvatarJacque says

    March 3, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    These are so stinking adorable! I will have to make a few dozen for our church.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Awesome! Hope you all enjoy it.
      Reply
  17. AvatarDeseree says

    March 3, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    This is a great way to get the kiddos into the kitchen with me. They would love to decorate these.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      Yes! That's a great idea to get some quality (and festive) time in with kids.
      Reply
  18. Avatarlauren says

    March 3, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    These are so adorable!! This will be a great project to do with my girls as easter approaches, my oldest will certainly be happy to taste test. The paper holders are such a great accent too!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 4, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      The muffin cups were a great find for certain :)
      Reply
  19. AvatarRuchi says

    March 3, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    Made it last year for Eater and it was a hit! Cupcakes are a great treat for kids of any age and easy enough to make.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 3, 2019 at 8:29 pm

      Such great news!!!!
      Reply
  20. AvatarAmanda Mason says

    March 3, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    These are so perfect for Easter! My kids are going to love making these! I try to make something fun for Easter and I think I just found my recipe for this year!!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 4, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      So fun for Easter!
      Reply
  21. AvatarJulie says

    August 28, 2019 at 8:22 am

    Have you ever used this recipe to make a cake instead of cupcakes? I love how moist it turned out and would love to do a cake with it but wasn't sure what size it would make or cooking time.
    ★★★★★
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      August 30, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      I haven't myself. If you do try, please let me know how it works out :)
      Reply
  22. AvatarCarmelle-Anya says

    April 6, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    Hi Samantha, Instead of the Greek yogurt, can I use buttermilk?
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      April 7, 2020 at 9:59 am

      Hi there, yes I think it will work. The yogurt can be substituted with buttermilk at a one to one ratio (so I think it's 1/2 cup here). I haven't tried it myself, but I can't foresee any major issues with the switch.
      Reply

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