Easter Basket Cupcakes

Easter Basket Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat to celebrate Easter. The colorful decorations make them perfect for springtime parties and gatherings.

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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Easter Basket Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Spring

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 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 10 drop Green food coloring
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Jelly beans
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Stir in the green food coloring until well combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among a lined cupcake tin.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
10. Frost the cupcakes with green-tinted frosting and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
11. Decorate with jelly beans and mini chocolate eggs to resemble Easter baskets.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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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.