After scoffing many (too many) packets of mini eggs. I wanted to bake something Easter themed, so I went for cupcakes with a little twist. Chocolate sponge cupcakes, with green glitter, mini eggs and little fluffy chicks on top, with a mini dairy milk caramel egg in the centre here’s how I made them and what you’ll need if you decide to give them a go yourself…(recipe from the hummingbird bakery)
What you will need (bakes 12 cupcakes)
100g of plain flour
20g of cocoa powder
140g of caster sugar
1 and a half tsp of baking powder
a pinch of salt
40g of unsalted butter at room temperature
two packets of dairy milk mini caramel eggs
two packets of dairy milk mini caramel eggs
120ml of whole milk
1 medium sized egg
1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
For frosting
green food colouring
300g icing sugar, sifted
100g of unsalted butter
40ml of whole milk
For decoration
edible green glitter
mini chicks
2 packets of mini eggs
The trick is to freeze the caramel eggs, so place them in the freezer overnight. Then the next morning…pre-heat the oven to 180, In a large mixing bowl add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, butter and salt. Using an electric whisk, mix well on a slow speed until combined. In a jug add the milk, vanilla extract and the egg, whisk gently, then pour half into the mixing bowl with the flour mixture, whisk on a high speed to get rid of any lumps, then pour in the remaining milk and egg mixture and whisk on a slow speed until the mixture is nice and smooth, be careful not to over mix though…
Line a cupcake tray with cases, then carefully scoop the cake mixture evenly into each case, about two-thirds full then place a mini caramel egg in each one, placing a bit of cake mixture over the top so the chocolate egg is completely covered. Then pop them in the pre-heated oven to bake for around 20-25 minutes (remember to set a timer so you don’t forget!) After they are done, leave them on a wire rack to completely cool for around 30 minutes before you begin decorating.
In the meantime, you can make a start on the frosting. Cream the butter and icing sugar in a bowl using an electric whisk, whisk until the butter and icing is combined and fluffy, carefully add the milk a tablespoon at a time and add a few drops of green food colouring, then whisk on high setting. Once the cupcakes are cool slather on some frosting and add sprinkles, mini eggs, fluffy little chicks etc, etc
Once decorated they’re all ready to eat, mmm chocolate sponge and caramel. I know, I know my sweet tooth is horrendous. So bad, but so good.
Oh my god…… you are a genius.
Beautiful blog xx
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Oh my goodness, these are so adorable and look utterly delicious!
Tessa at Bramble & Thorn
Ohh my goodness these look incredible! Too bad I've given up chocolate for lent hahah! x
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That filling oozing out is such a great touch!
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OMG I'm going to have to make these, they look so nice.
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Those sound and look absolutely delicious! I am going to have to try to make these 😀
These look adorable. Thanks for sharing 😉
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Yummy these look so cute and pretty
xo
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Love this idea, never thought of freezing something to put in the centre, thanks for the tip. (P.s. these look delicious!!) xx
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Love this idea, never thought of freezing something to put in the centre, thanks for the tip. (P.s. these look delicious!!) xx
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These look so good! I'm not a fan of caramel eggs myself so if I do follow this recipe I just wont put them in. But the decorations look so cute and professional.
Emily
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Wait! Easter? I've been always thinking it's the same all over the world, here is Easter in April! 🙂
But thanks for the recipe! I'll write that down cause I definitely gotta try this 🙂
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I'm a little early haha 🙂 x
These are too cute! Thanks for the recipe; perfect for my easter brunch!
WritingMonique
aww these look so cute 🙂 definitely going to try them 🙂
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Wowzers these are just so cute Becky, and they look scrumptious x
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Oh wow they look amazing! I will definitely be making these.
Jess x
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These look amazing! I definitely need to give them a go and I love the caramel egg in the middle!
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Becky these are so cute! I love the pastel colours – typical you ey :)!!
I bet they taste amazing too. I'm really into baking at the moment so I'll have to try these when I get chance to grab all the ingredients.
Emma xx
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Aww what a cute idea, and they look so yummy! Perfect for Easter 🙂 Definitely going to try this recipe hehe!
Emily xx
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Mmmm look delicious!
These look so yummy and so pretty as well. You make me want to bake some cupcakes now.
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These are absolutely adorable! Can't wait to try out the recipe!
– Laurel xxx
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Amazing cupcakes you have.
Thanks for sharing.
I will try this very soon 🙂
XO
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This is looking so delicious and cute !
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Oh wow, these look so delicious!
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omg these look incredible!!!
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I was going to have a chocolate free day today….and now I absolutely must have chocolate cake after reading this post! They look SO good 🙂
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oh wow. these sound amazing! Ill definitely be making them
Eilidh from Velvet Winter
Those are super cute!! *_*
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Yum, such a good idea!
Sophie x
These look so gorgeous and perfect for Easter – complete with pastel-coloured mini eggs and the little pipe cleaner chicks we all know too well! I can't wait to make these in preparation for the occasion a.k.a. one of my favourite excuses to eat far too much chocolate…
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They look incredible! I will definitely be giving those a go! Abi | RamblingsofaBlonde
Totally going to make these, they look sooo tasty and are super cute x
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These look so amazing!
I am definitely going to make these!!
Emily
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You always bake the best (and cutest) stuff!
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These looks soooo delicious. I may have to make these myself…. So excited to think Easter is just around the Corner along with spring! Your posts are always so pretty xx
These are so cute and look really yummy! I love making easter cupcakes will be making these ones this year 🙂
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these could compromise my diet!
Lx
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I love mini eggs! These easter themed cupcakes look like a total treat (plus they're adorable and who doesn't love adorable?) 🙂
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Ah these look amazing! I'll try and remember this recipe to make as Easter nears x – afashionoddity.blogspot.co.uk
These are my dream sort of cupcake, yum!
xxx Claire
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These look amazing!! I could so do with one of these right about now!
Emily x // EmGrace
Oh my GOD I need to make these! :O Think I will do this weekend. ^_^
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I bet they tasted delicious! Definitely going to have to try and bake them! 🙂 xxx
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These look mouth-wateringly delicious!! I'm going to have to give these a try soon!
Kate
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These look absolutely fantastic! I love Hummingbird Bakery recipes but somehow I've managed to overlook this – think I may have to rectify that this week and get my bake on! Do you think they'd be tasty with mini creme eggs instead? I just love them!
Your photos are always absolutely stunning, what camera do you use?
Meg xx
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These look amazing, I want to grab my apron and cook them right (unfortunately I don't have all the ingredients). I'll definitely try and make these for easter! Great recipie!
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These look delicious. I am so trying this for Easter, I never thought to freeze the caramel egg- great tip.
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Seriously craving some English chocolate right now, after living in Spain since September and these look like they fit the bill perfectly!! Now…where can I get my hands on some Cadbury's…..
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wow wow wow yum yum yum. I tried making easter biscuits last week and they were amazing until I covered them in icing and then they looked like a 5 year old had made them. These look MUCH more successful 🙂
Betty x
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Omg those look absolutely delicious! Seriously couldn't resist one of those beauties 🙂
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Those designs are so adorable 🙂
Lizzie Dripping
These look amazing! I need to try this recipe, not sure they will turn out as pretty as yours though 🙂 Bea x
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