Description
Delight your Easter celebration with these Easter Chocolate Bunny Surprise Cupcakes. Moist chocolate cupcakes with a hidden chocolate bunny inside create a fun and festive treat perfect for kids and adults alike. Made with simple ingredients and a straightforward method, this recipe ensures a delicious surprise in every bite.
Ingredients
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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 the mixture is well combined and uniform.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients; add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until the batter is just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising. Then press one small chocolate bunny into the center of each cupcake.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the chocolate bunny with more batter to fully enclose it. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (not the bunny) comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool before serving to enjoy the hidden chocolate bunny surprise.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate bunnies are small enough to fit inside the cupcakes without leaking.
- Use room temperature eggs for better batter emulsification.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the batter part of the cupcake, avoiding the chocolate bunny for an accurate result.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before removing from liners to prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
