Description
Delightful birds nest cupcakes blend chocolate and spring charm into one irresistible dessert. Coconut-topped treats create a whimsical centerpiece for Easter celebrations you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 12 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 12 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 ml) baking powder
- 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 3 cups (360 g) confectioners’ sugar (for frosting)
- Candy eggs (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, beating until airy and pale. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Sift together flour and baking powder, then gradually fold into the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix gently to maintain a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Distribute batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling approximately two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cupcakes develop a golden exterior and pass the toothpick test.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and transfer to a cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature completely.
- Whip cocoa powder, softened butter, milk, and confectioners’ sugar into a silky, rich frosting with a consistent texture.
- Apply a generous layer of chocolate frosting across each cooled cupcake surface, creating a smooth foundation.
- Construct delicate nests using chocolate shavings or crispy noodles, artfully arranging them atop the frosted cupcakes.
- Accent the nests with strategically placed candy eggs, completing the whimsical bird’s nest design.
Notes
- Swap butter for vegetable oil to create a lighter, more moist cupcake texture with softer crumb.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cupcakes suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Toast chocolate shavings or crispy noodles beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the nest decoration.
- Replace traditional candy eggs with healthier alternatives like small fruit jellies or homemade chocolate eggs for a more natural treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg