Mini Egg Cupcake for Easter Joy

Egg cupcakes for Easter are gluten free

Mini Egg Cupcake brings joy to Easter celebrations with its delightful colors and flavors. Their bite-sized delight never fails to impress at Easter gatherings.

Mini egg cupcake recipe

Mini Egg Cupcakes are festive desserts for Easter. These cupcakes often feature a vanilla or chocolate base. The base is filled or topped with chocolate eggs coated with colorful candy shells. These cupcakes taste delicious and are fun for Easter gatherings. They are also one of my favorite chocolate desserts so far.

Mini egg cupcakes are perfect dessert for Easter
Easy mini egg cupcake recipe

Mini egg cupcake is my go-to dessert for Easter festivities. These cupcakes highlight the vibrant spirit of the holiday with colorful toppings. Baking them is simple, and they make an excellent centerpiece for any Easter table.

Here is how to make the mini egg cupcakes:

Egg cupcakes for Easter are gluten free

Easter Mini Egg Cupcake

Soft vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy pastel buttercream and crowned with iconic Cadbury Mini Eggs. Perfect for Easter gatherings, spring parties, or whenever you want to bring a touch of whimsy to your baking.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz self-raising flour I used a gluten-free blend
  • 4 oz butter
  • 4 oz caster sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • A handful of mini-eggs broken into pieces
  • A sprinkling of chocolate chips
  • 3 oz icing sugar
  • water
  • cocoa powder
  • 18 whole mini eggs

Instructions
 

For the cakes

  • Preheat the oven to 180oC and put cupcake cases into a tin.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together, then beat in the eggs with a pinch of the flour.
  • Fold in the flour and cocoa powder, then stir in the broken mini eggs, chocolate chips and milk.
  • Use a teaspoon to transfer the mixture into the cases. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cakes are risen and springy.
  • Turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool.

For the Icing

  • Once the cakes have cooled, make the icing by sifting the icing sugar and adding a few drops of lukewarm water. Stir and continue to add small amounts of water until the icing is the right consistency to ice the cakes.
  • Ice about half the cakes with the white icing and put a mini-egg on top of each one.
  • Add a teaspoonful of cocoa powder to the icing and mix in, adding a little more water if necessary. Ice the rest of the cakes and top with mini eggs.

Notes

Icing measurement is very approximate. It is easy to keep adding icing sugar and water if there is not enough.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 40mgSugar: 11g
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Pairing suggestions

Mini egg cupcakes are served with a variety of drinks and foods:

  1. Alcoholic Options
    • Chocolate martini complements chocolate cupcakes.
    • Dessert wines enhance the cupcake experience.
    • Moscato adds fruity notes.
    • Espresso martinis provide rich coffee flavors.
  2. Non-Alcoholic Options
    • Fresh orange juice contrasts with sugary cupcakes.
    • Milk complements the sweetness of cupcakes and balances rich frosting flavors.
    • Sparkling water cleanses the palate.
    • Iced tea refreshes after sweet bites.
    • Lemonade pairs well with cupcakes’ sweetness.
    • Coffee pairs nicely with sweet cupcakes.
  3.  Food Pairings
    • Chocolate brownies pair well with crushed mini eggs.
    • Easter chocolate bark adds color when served with cupcakes.
    • Cheese and bacon scones contrast with the sweetness of cupcakes.
    • Coronation chicken sandwiches balance the richness of desserts.
    • Scones with cream and jam are a classic choice.
    • Fruit loaf or ginger loaf cake brings variety to the dessert table.
    • Mini cheesecakes provide a creamy complement to cupcakes.
    • Jelly beans or other candies enhance the festive atmosphere with color.

Variations

Here are some creative ideas for the mini egg cupcakes:

  1. Flavor Variations
    • Vanilla cupcakes feature a vanilla sponge.
    • Lemon cupcakes add lemon zest to the batter for a citrus twist. Lemon frosting enhances flavor.
    • Vegan options use plant-based ingredients for vegan cupcakes.
  2. Decorative Variations
    • Nest effect tops cupcakes with shredded coconut to mimic nests.
    • Pastel buttercream uses pastel-colored buttercream swirls for appeal. These are perfect for Easter.
    • Sprinkles and additional toppings add sprinkles, chocolate chunks, or zest for flavor.

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