Easter is a special time of year where we get to celebrate with family, friends, and of course, delicious food! This year, impress your loved ones with these easy Easter treats recipes that are sure to delight. From cute bunny cakes to colorful Easter eggs, these recipes are fun to make and even more fun to eat.
Recipe 1: Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor you like)
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- 1 bag of mini chocolate eggs
- Green food coloring
- Cupcake liners
Instructions:
- Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box and bake into cupcakes.
- While the cupcakes are baking, add a few drops of green food coloring to the vanilla frosting and mix well.
- Once the cupcakes are done, let them cool completely before frosting them with the green frosting.
- Top each cupcake with a handful of mini chocolate eggs to create the “nest”.
Nutritional Information:
Per cupcake: Calories: 250, Fat: 11g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 2g
Cooking Time:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Baking Time: 15-20 minutes
Equipment:
- Cupcake tin
- Cupcake liners
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Serving Suggestions:
These cupcakes are perfect for an Easter party or as a sweet treat to enjoy with family and friends. Serve them with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea for a delightful snack.
Variations:
You can use any flavor of cake mix and frosting that you like. You can also use different types of chocolate eggs to create different “nests”.
Substitutions:
If you don’t have cupcake liners, you can butter and flour the cupcake tin instead. You can also use homemade frosting instead of store-bought.
Storage:
Store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
Make sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. You can also add a few drops of green food coloring to the cake mix to make the cupcakes themselves green.
Notes:
This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of candy instead of chocolate eggs?
Yes, you can use any type of candy that you like to top the cupcakes.
Recipe 2: Bunny Butt Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor you like)
- 1 can of vanilla frosting
- 1 bag of mini marshmallows
- 1 bag of pink jelly beans
- Green food coloring
- Cake decorating bag and tip
- Cake board or platter
Instructions:
- Prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box and bake into two round cakes.
- While the cakes are baking, add a few drops of green food coloring to the vanilla frosting and mix well.
- Once the cakes are done, let them cool completely before frosting them with the green frosting.
- Cut one of the cakes in half and place the halves, cut side down, on the cake board or platter.
- Place the other whole cake on top of the cut halves, frosting side down.
- Frost the entire cake with the green frosting, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Decorate the cake by arranging the mini marshmallows around the bottom half of the cake to create the bunny’s tail.
- Place the pink jelly beans on the top half of the cake to create the bunny’s feet.
- Using the cake decorating bag and tip, pipe two small circles of frosting on the top half of the cake to create the bunny’s cheeks.
- Place two pink jelly beans on top of the frosting circles to create the bunny’s nose.
- Using the same cake decorating bag and tip, pipe two long ears on top of the cake using the remaining frosting.
- Place two pink jelly beans on the ends of the ears to create the bunny’s ears.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving: Calories: 450, Fat: 15g, Carbohydrates: 75g, Fiber: 1g, Protein: 4g
Cooking Time:
Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Baking Time: 25-30 minutes
Equipment:
- Two round cake pans
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Cake board or platter
- Cake decorating bag and tip
Serving Suggestions:
This cake is perfect for an Easter celebration or as a fun dessert to enjoy with family and friends. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Variations:
You can use any flavor of cake mix and frosting that you like. You can also use different types of candy to create different bunny features.
Substitutions:
If you don’t have a cake decorating bag and tip, you can use a plastic sandwich bag with a small hole cut in one corner instead.
Storage:
Store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
Make sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting and decorating it. You can also use different colors of food coloring to create different colored frosting.
Notes:
This recipe makes 1 bunny butt cake.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different type of candy instead of jelly beans?
Yes, you can use any type of candy that you like to create the bunny’s feet and nose.
Final Thoughts
These easy Easter treats recipes are sure to make your holiday celebration even more special. Whether you choose to make the Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes or the Bunny Butt Cake, your family and friends will love these fun and delicious treats. So put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create some sweet memories this Easter season.