Description
Delight in these Easter Chocolate Bunny Surprise Cupcakes, featuring a rich chocolate base with a hidden chocolate bunny inside each bite. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these moist and tender cupcakes combine cocoa powder and a touch of vanilla for a classic chocolate flavor with a fun, festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional
- 8 small chocolate bunnies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well combined, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture, then add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about two-thirds full to allow space for rising. Press one small chocolate bunny into the center of each cupcake liner.
- Top with Batter: Cover the chocolate bunnies with additional batter, smoothing the tops to fully encase the chocolate surprise inside.
- Bake: Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy the hidden chocolate bunny surprise.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
- You can substitute whole milk with a dairy-free alternative if desired.
- Use good quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before removing liners to maintain their shape.
- Feel free to decorate with frosting or sprinkles for extra festivity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
