Chocolate Nest Cupcakes : Easy Easter Cupcakes with Mini Eggs
These Chocolate Nest Cupcakes are the sweetest way to celebrate Easter! Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and a chocolate “nest” filled with pastel mini eggs create the most adorable spring dessert. They’re fun to decorate, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to wow your guests. Bake a batch and bring a little edible Easter magic to your table!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
or homemade chocolate cupcake batter
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
2–3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Nests:
1 ½ cups chocolate frosting (from above)
1 cup chocolate sprinkles or shredded chocolate
1 cup pastel mini chocolate eggs
Instructions
Prepare and bake chocolate cupcakes according to package or recipe instructions. Cool completely.
In a bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually.
Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth and fluffy.
Frost each cupcake generously with chocolate frosting.
Roll the outer edge of frosting in chocolate sprinkles to create a “nest” texture.
Use a spoon to gently press a small indent in the center.
Place 3–4 pastel mini eggs in the middle of each cupcake.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350