12 Easter Cupcake Decorating Ideas for Spring Parties
12 of the Most Adorable Easter Cupcake Recipes Ideas features festive spring cupcakes decorated with bunnies, nests, flowers, and pastel frosting perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter for frosting softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Gel food coloring assorted pastel shades
Assorted Easter candies and decorations
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin with liners.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.
6. Fill liners two-thirds full and bake 18 to 22 minutes.
7. Cool completely before frosting.
8. Beat butter for frosting until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
9. Add cream and tint with pastel colors.
10. Pipe frosting and decorate with Easter-themed toppings.
Notes
Use gel coloring for soft pastel tones. Chill frosting briefly if too soft for piping. Add delicate decorations just before serving.