Colorful, delicious, and easy to carry anywhere: these cupcakes with buttercream and chocolate eggs are the perfect dessert to put in your Easter Monday picnic basket! Made with a soft lemon base and decorated with a stable and moldable buttercream, perfect for staying nice even outdoors. What makes them irresistible? The colorful eggs that immediately bring a festive feel!
These Easter cupcakes are ideal for trips, outdoor lunches, spring snacks, or to sweeten up your Easter Monday outing. And the beautiful thing is… they don’t spoil easily: they can be stored well even outside the fridge for a few hours!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Easter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Ingredients
- 2 oz sunflower seed oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 oz sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- lemon zest (grated)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup soft butter
- 2 tbsps milk
- Half vial vanilla essence (or lemon)
- as needed food coloring
- milk chocolate eggs
- colored sprinkles
Tools
- Hand Mixer
Steps
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture. Add the oil, lemon juice, and zest.
Gently fold in the flour, potato starch, and baking powder.
Pour into muffin liners, filling them 2/3 full.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 20 minutes. Let cool.Work the soft butter with the powdered sugar until you obtain a smooth and fluffy cream. Add the milk and lemon essence.
If desired, color the cream with a hint of coloring.
Put it in a piping bag with a star nozzle.When the cupcakes are cold, decorate the surface with the buttercream, forming tufts or nests. Place 2-3 colored chocolate eggs in the center.
Finish with sprinkles or shredded coconut for a scenic touch.
Tips
• Want a “grass nest” effect? Color the shredded coconut with a hint of green food coloring and sprinkle it at the base of the eggs.
• For an extra touch, also decorate with sugar flowers or Easter bunnies.
• If making them with children, let them place the eggs: they will have a lot of fun!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use whipped cream instead of buttercream?Better not for a picnic: whipped cream holds less outside the fridge, whereas buttercream is more resilient.
How do I transport them without ruining them?
Place them in a cupcake box or in a container with a high lid. You can also put a base of parchment paper or napkins to stabilize them.
Can I freeze them?
You can only freeze the base, without decoration. Thaw at room temperature and decorate when ready.
