Chocolate Chip Easter Cupcake Recipe

Directions

Step 1: Make the Cupcakes

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 160°C (fan) / 180°C / Gas Mark 4.

2. Line a muffin tin with brightly coloured cupcake holders.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour and cocoa powder together, then fold into the batter.

6. Stir in the milk until smooth.

7. Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.

8. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake holders.

9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

10. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 2: Make the Buttercream

1. Cream the Butter: Beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.

2. Add Icing Sugar and Cocoa Powder: Gradually add the icing sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well after each addition.

3. Adjust Consistency: Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the buttercream is smooth and pipeable.

4. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3: Decorate the Cupcakes

1. Pipe the Nests: Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a spaghetti or grass piping nozzle.

2. Starting at the outer edge of each cupcake, pipe in a circular motion to create a nest shape.

3. Add Mini Eggs: Place 3 mini eggs in the centre of each buttercream nest for a festive finish.

Serving Tip

1. These cupcakes are perfect for Easter gatherings or as a sweet surprise in a picnic basket.

2. Display them on a tiered cake stand to show off their bright colours and adorable design!

3. Enjoy these egg-cellent Easter treats! 🐰🌸🍫