Birds Nest Cupcake

Bird’s Nest Cupcakes are a fun and creative way to celebrate Easter or any spring occasion. The green coconut and jelly bean eggs make them look like adorable little bird’s nests.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Birds Nest Cupcake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• 6 drop Green food coloring
• 12 pieces Jelly beans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cupcake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Fold in the shredded coconut.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cupcakes are cool, tint the shredded coconut with green food coloring.
8. Frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting and sprinkle the green coconut on top to resemble a bird's nest.
9. Place a jelly bean in the center of each nest.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.