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Easter Surprise Cupcakes

Frosted yellow cupcakes stuffed with candies to give anyone a sweet surprise with the first bite! The perfect Easter dessert treat this spring!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword easter cupcakes recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 309kcal

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • M&M's, jelly beans, colored sprinkles

For frosting:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • For the cupcakes, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add in eggs beating after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. Gradually alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the sugar mixture, while beating, until ingredients are well combined.
  • Divide evenly among 24 paper lined muffin cups. Bake at 350 for 15 - 17 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • To prepare the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar, and milk until light and fluffy.
  • Using a small knife, cut a small hole into the center of each cupcake. Fill with small treats. Frost and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 95mg | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.7mg