CUPCAKE EASTER BASKETS
These cute cupcakes with their mild orange flavor are fun to dress up for Easter. As we raised four sons and a daughter, I prepared many, many school lunches and often added these springtime treats. -Julie Johnston, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar; spread over cupcakes. Combine water and food coloring in a large bowl; add coconut. Stir to coat. Sprinkle over cupcakes., Using a metal or wooden skewer, poke 2 holes in the top of each cupcake, 1 hole on each side. Cut licorice into 6-in. strips for handles; insert each end of a licorice piece into a hole. Decorate with candy eggs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Mzomuhle Majola
[email protected]These cupcakes are so cute and festive. They're perfect for Easter.
Rolivhuwa Tshiuda
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cupcake Easter baskets with my kids this year. They're going to love them!
akhtiar ali
[email protected]These cupcake Easter baskets are the perfect way to add a festive touch to your Easter celebration.
Noah DuBois
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my Easter party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Usman Tahir
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious and festive. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Nouman Shakeel
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcake Easter baskets are the perfect way to celebrate Easter with my family.
RAJ RAMDAM
[email protected]These cupcakes were a big hit at my Easter party. Everyone loved the way they looked and tasted.
MD ALLAUDDN
[email protected]I had so much fun making these cupcake Easter baskets with my kids. They were a great way to get them involved in the Easter festivities.
Layla Wallis
[email protected]These are the cutest cupcakes I've ever made! They were so easy to assemble and they turned out so festive.
Chetta Sd
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my Easter party! Everyone loved the festive design and the delicious chocolate cupcakes.
Ramz Badshah
[email protected]I love how creative these cupcake Easter baskets are. They're perfect for a spring party or Easter brunch.
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[email protected]These cupcake Easter baskets are the cutest! I made them with my kids and we had a blast. They were so easy to make and turned out so festive.