Description
These Easter Chocolate Bunny Surprise Cupcakes are a delightful treat perfect for celebrating the holiday with a fun hidden chocolate bunny inside each cupcake. Moist, rich chocolate cake with a sweet surprise center makes these cupcakes a festive favorite for kids and adults alike.
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 for an even batter.
- 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 and keep cupcakes tender.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner, filling them about two-thirds full. Press one chocolate bunny into the center of each cupcake for the fun surprise.
- Top and Bake: Cover the chocolate bunnies with additional batter to fully encase them. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are done.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter mix more smoothly and create a better texture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the wet ingredients to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Use small chocolate bunnies that fit well inside the cupcake liners without overflowing.
- Allow cupcakes to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin to avoid breaking.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk, and use dairy-free chocolate bunnies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
