Description
Reese’s Cup Easter Bunny Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, topped with indulgent chocolate frosting and crowned with mini Reese’s cups. These charming treats not only evoke nostalgia for childhood Easter celebrations but also promise to be the highlight of any spring gathering. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they’re perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups (plus extra for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while stirring gently; fold in chopped Reese’s cups.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with chocolate buttercream icing and topping with mini Reese’s cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg