EASTER BASKET CUPCAKES
My mother and I would make these when I was growing up, and I had just as much fun sharing the same experience with my own children when they were young. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 30 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugars, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in carrots, walnuts, pineapple and coconut., Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until blended. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes., In a large resealable plastic bag, mix water and food coloring; add coconut. Seal bag and shake until coconut is evenly tinted. Sprinkle over cupcakes. Decorate with candies, as desired. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Sanjay Chand
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar in the frosting.
Ajmira Ajmira
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my Easter party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfect.
Aaliyan Zafar
[email protected]These cupcakes were okay. They were a bit dry and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't make them again.
Benjamin H Kraft
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times and they always turn out great! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
Afzaal Khan Official
[email protected]These cupcakes were a disaster! The batter was too runny and the cupcakes didn't rise properly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Philip DR Allem
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar in the frosting.
Lutalo Latifah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cupcakes, but these were really good! The frosting was especially delicious. I would definitely make these again.
Technical Marof 007
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I made them for my Easter brunch and they were a big hit. The cupcakes were light and airy, and the frosting was fluffy and not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kala Lala
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my kids and they loved them! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was sweet and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.
Chloe Horsburgh
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my Easter party! They were so easy to make and they turned out so cute. I used a variety of sprinkles to decorate them and they were perfect for spring. I love how your recipe included step-by-step photos, it made the bak