Super Easy Easter Cupcakes Everyone Will Love
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With a cake mix, frosting, and Mini Cadbury Eggs, you can make these adorable and easy Easter cupcakes. This easy project is perfect for novice bakers and holiday celebrations!
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As the spring flowers bloom and Easter festivities draw near, there’s no better way to indulge in the spirit of the season than with these delightful Easter desserts.
These cute Easter dessert cupcakes are truly special, not just because of their visual appeal, but also the joy they bring to both bakers and guests alike! I mean, just look at those adorable mini eggs on top! What kid (or parent) wouldn’t want to indulge!?
While these cupcakes are perfect for the novice bakers, you’ll still enjoy making these super easy Easter cupcakes even if you’re a seasoned pastry chef. Be sure to read the simple tips and tricks below to make sure you have success.
So, grab your apron, mixing bowl, piping bag and let’s get baking!
What Inspired These Easter Cupcake Ideas
I love creating recipes that kids absolutely adore and that help families make lasting memories together. When I was thinking about Easter desserts, I knew I wanted something that would bring smiles to little faces and create those special moments that families treasure for years to come.
These adorable Easter cupcakes are perfect for that! They’re simple enough that kids can help make them, yet impressive enough to become a tradition your family looks forward to every year. There’s something magical about watching children’s eyes light up when they see those mini eggs nestled in the edible grass frosting.
My goal with every recipe I share is to help families create fun times together, whether it’s in the kitchen making these sweet treats or gathered around the table enjoying them. These are the cutest cupcakes and there’s no better way to create memories and an awesome dessert than these easy Easter cupcakes. There is no better way to bring everyone together and make Easter celebrations even more special.
Whether you serve them at your family Easter dinner, bring them to a neighborhood gathering, or make them with your kids as a fun weekend project, these cute cupcakes are sure to create wonderful memories that will last long after the last crumb is gone!
Ingredients for These Easter Cupcake Recipes
While I love good food on holidays, there is always SO much to do. With that in mind, I tried to keep these Easter cupcake recipes as simple and achievable as possible. This easy project doesn’t get much easier than this!
Ingredients:
- Confetti box cake mix (plus the required eggs, water, and oil)
- Vanilla funfetti frosting (comes with sprinkles!)
- Green food coloring (with no artificial dye)
- Mini eggs (Cadbury eggs work perfectly!)
Kitchen tools:
- Hand Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
- Cupcake Liners
- Butter Knife
- Measuring cups
How to Make These Adorable Easter Cupcakes
Step 1: Gather your Ingredients – Having all your materials out in your mixing bowl makes the baking process that much smoother!
Step 2: Mix together your Funfetti Cake Batter – The exact measurements will depend on which specific brand you buy. I just got the generic Walmart brand and it called for 4 egg whites, 1 1/4 cups of water, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil! Use a hand mixer on low speed to combine everything smoothly.
Step 3: Bake your cupcakes – Since my box didn’t have a cooking time for cupcakes, I put them in for about 14 minutes, checked them, and then added a few more minutes to the timer. In total they cooked for about 20 minutes.
Step 4: Let cupcakes cool down – Do NOT skip this step! If you rush to coat your cupcakes with frosting while they are still hot, you will be left with a sloppy, dripping mess, and nobody wants that!
Step 5: Frost and decorate your Easter cupcakes! – Now here is the fun idea! Read on to the next section for more specific details and tips for decorating.
Easter Cupcake Decorating Tips
Making white frosting green – For these sweet treats, I just added 2 drops of natural green food coloring to the can of vanilla white frosting and mixed it with a knife. Simple!
Creating “Grass” with edible grass frosting – To create the edible grass look of these cupcakes, take a cooled cupcake and add a healthy covering of Funfetti vanilla frosting to the top of the cupcake. Use a butter knife to smooth it out so that there is a decent layer across the surface. Then, use the tip of your knife to barely touch the frosting and lift up quickly. Repeat this all around the edge of the cupcake and across the surface until you have a messy grass look.
Another option is to add sweetened coconut to the frosting. Add 1/3 of a cup to the green frosting and mix well. Spread on the top of the cupcake and use the same technique above.
Adding toppings as a finishing touch – I first added a few of the sprinkles that came with the frosting can to the middle of the cupcake. Then I used the knife to add a tiny swatch of frosting to the bottom of each mini egg and pressed it down lightly into the top of the cupcake. While the additional frosting on the eggs isn’t necessary, it definitely helps them stay put. You could also use jelly beans or Jordan almonds for different looks!
Pro tip: If you want a more professional look, use a piping bag with a grass tip to create the edible grass effect even faster!
Easter Egg Cupcakes
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 hand mixer
- 1 Muffin pan
- 12 Cupcake Liners
- 1 Butter Knife for frosting cupcakes
Ingredients
Funfetti Cupcakes Cake
- 1 box Confetti White Cake Mix
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Easter Cupcake Decorations
- 1 can Pre-made Vanilla Funfetti Icing
- 1 bag Cadbury Mini Eggs could also use Robbin Eggs or Jelly Beans
- 1 bottle Green Food Coloring
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Mix together your Funfetti cake batter. (Mine called for 4 egg whites, 1 1/4 cups water, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
- Pour batter into a sprayed muffin pan or cupcake holders.
- Bake cupcakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes. You can check if it is done by poking a toothpick into the center and watching for it to come out clean.
- After the cupcakes have baked, let them cool down for 10 minutes.
- Once your cupcakes have cooled, mix 2 drops of green food coloring into your frosting. Mix until fully combined.
- Add a dollop of frosting to the top of each cupcake and smooth it evenly across the surface of the cupcake.
- Using the tip of your butter knife, create little grass blades by lightly touching the frosting and quickly lifting up. Do this until your cupcakes look like little patches of grass.
- Sprinkle the top with sprinkles from the frosting container and top with 2 mini Cadbury eggs. Enjoy!
Easter Cupcake Storage
To be honest, I will be shocked if you bring any of these home. They are a fan favorite! However, if you decide to make them ahead of time for your holiday celebrations or have leftovers, here is what you can do.
Storage options: Place them in a covered cupcake stand for 2-3 days at room temperature, refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Freezer Advice: If you plan on freezing them, I suggest placing them in the freezer in the muffin tin for a few hours and then transferring them to a container. This will help preserve that decorating you did!
More Fun Easter Recipes
There are so many fun ways to celebrate Easter with cute Easter dessert ideas. Here are some of our other posts you might want to check out:
Easter Activities and Ideas
- Easter Matching Game
- Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
- Easter Basket for a 6-Month-Old
- Tissue Paper Butterfly Craft
- Easter-Themed Bingo
- 25 Easter Crafts for Kids
Adding toppings – I first added a few of the sprinkles that came with the frosting can to the middle of the cupcake. Then I used the knife to add a tiny swatch of frosting to the bottom of each mini Cadbury egg and pressed it down lightly. While the additional frosting on the eggs isn’t necessary, it definitely helps the eggs stay on the cupcake.
