These Easter cupcakes are as festive as they are fun—with a hidden surprise inside! Each one is topped with a mini chocolate bunny, making them the ultimate treat for kids and chocolate lovers alike. Whether you’re hosting a spring party or building an Easter dessert spread, these cupcakes bring joy with every bite.
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
12 mini chocolate bunnies (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup chocolate frosting
½ cup Easter sprinkles or crushed chocolate eggs
Optional: whipped cream or pastel-colored icing for extra flair
Bake cupcakes: Prepare and bake chocolate cupcakes according to box instructions. Let them cool completely.
Core the center: Use a knife or cupcake corer to remove a small center from each cupcake.
Fill with surprise: Add a few candy eggs, sprinkles, or chocolate chips into each center. Replace the top.
Frost: Swirl chocolate frosting over each cupcake.
Decorate: Press a mini chocolate bunny gently into the center of each cupcake and sprinkle with Easter decorations.
Serve or store: Keep at room temperature or chilled until serving.