Bunny Cupcakes

Bunny Cupcakes are a popular treat during Easter celebrations and are often decorated to resemble cute bunnies with marshmallow ears and pink cheeks.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Bunny Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 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, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1.5 cup Buttercream frosting
• as desired few drops Food coloring (pink, blue, or yellow)
• 24 pieces Mini marshmallows
• 2 tablespoon Pink decorating sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, tint the buttercream frosting with desired food coloring.
8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the tinted buttercream frosting.
9. Cut each mini marshmallow in half diagonally to create bunny ears. Press two marshmallow halves into each cupcake.
10. Sprinkle pink decorating sugar on top of the cupcakes to resemble bunny cheeks.
11. 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.