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Delicious Mini Egg Nest Cupcakes Easy Homemade Chocolate Buttercream Recipe

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These mini egg nest cupcakes feature moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a fluffy homemade chocolate buttercream and decorated with mini chocolate candy eggs, perfect for spring and Easter celebrations.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 ¾ cups (220g)
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200g)
  • Cocoa powder (unsweetened) – ⅓ cup (35g)
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Baking soda – ½ tsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Large eggs – 2, room temperature
  • Whole milk – ¾ cup (180ml)
  • Vegetable oil – ⅓ cup (80ml)
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Boiling water – ½ cup (120ml)
  • Unsalted butter – 1 cup (227g), softened
  • Powdered sugar – 3 cups (360g), sifted
  • Cocoa powder (unsweetened) – ¾ cup (75g)
  • Heavy cream – 4 tbsp (60ml), plus more if needed
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Mini chocolate candy eggs – about 24
  • Optional: toasted shredded coconut or edible grass for extra nest effect

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your cupcake pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together 1 ¾ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, and ¼ tsp salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk 2 room-temperature eggs, ¾ cup milk, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Carefully pour in ½ cup boiling water and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into the cupcake pan, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove cupcakes and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  9. To prepare the chocolate buttercream, beat 1 cup softened butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  10. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar and ¾ cup cocoa powder, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud.
  11. Add 4 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on high for 3 minutes until fluffy and smooth. Add more cream if frosting feels too stiff.
  12. Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, swirl the chocolate buttercream atop each cooled cupcake, creating a nest-like shape.
  13. Carefully place 3-4 mini chocolate candy eggs on each frosted cupcake, nestling them into the buttercream. Optionally, sprinkle toasted coconut or edible grass around the eggs.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes. Add boiling water last to intensify chocolate flavor and create moist texture. Keep butter at room temperature for best buttercream texture. If frosting is too soft, refrigerate for 10 minutes before piping. Cupcake batter can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Frost just before serving for best appearance. Store cupcakes in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze unfrosted for up to 3 months.

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