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Cadbury Egg Cupcakes

Cadbury Egg Cupcakes: Your Sweetest Easter Surprise!

Enjoy these delightful Cadbury Egg Cupcakes, a perfect Easter treat featuring a hidden chocolate surprise and creamy frosting!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix A simple yet tasty base; feel free to swap it with a homemade mix.
  • 12 large Cadbury Eggs Freeze them for easier handling and a delicious chocolate surprise within each cupcake.
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened This enhances the richness of your frosting.
  • 2 tablespoons shortening Adds stability and helps achieve that perfect fluffy texture.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the frosting for easier decorating.
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla A flavor enhancer that keeps your frosting a beautiful white.
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt Balances the sweetness to ensure a well-rounded taste.
  • 1 tablespoon milk Adjusts the frosting consistency for easy spreading and piping.
For the Decoration
  • 6 large Cadbury Eggs Cut in half to beautifully adorn the tops of your frosted cupcakes.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cadbury Egg Cupcakes
  1. Unwrap 12 large Cadbury Eggs and carefully place them in the freezer for about an hour.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with extra-large muffin liners. Prepare the boxed vanilla cake mix according to package directions.
  3. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter, press a frozen Cadbury Egg into the center, then top with more batter until the liner is about two-thirds full.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned. Use a toothpick to test for doneness.
  5. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Beat together the butter and shortening until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk to make the frosting.
  7. Incorporate the creme filling from six frozen Cadbury Eggs into the frosting, mixing gently.
  8. Frost each cooled cupcake using a spatula or piping bag to achieve your desired look.
  9. Slice the remaining Cadbury Eggs in half and place on top of each frosted cupcake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always freeze your Cadbury Eggs before using them to prevent melting during baking and ensure a delightful surprise inside.

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