Charming mini egg and chocolate cupcakes: a festive treat for chocolate lovers

These Mini Chocolate Egg Cupcakes are a chocolate lover's dream come true. Filled with rich cocoa, infused with a hint of coffee, and sprinkled with chocolate chips, these cupcakes provide a decadent base for the colorful crunch of mini eggs. replaces the word nice with emptypped with a creamy chocolate frosting, they're as delicious to look at as they are to eat, making them perfect for any celebration.

Why you will love it

The combination of coffee and chocolate deepens the flavor, providing a sophisticated twist on the classic chocolate cupcake. The addition of mini eggs not only brings a playful pop of color, but also introduces a pleasant textural contrast to the soft, tender crumb of the cake. Ready chocolate frosting adds a creamy finish that perfectly complements the rich cake underneath.

Perfect opportunity

These cupcakes are ideal for Easter celebrations, birthdays or any spring get-together. They also make a fantastic gift for school events or as a sweet way to brighten someone's day.

Decorating Tips

For an even more festive look, top each cupcake with a swirl of chocolate frosting and place a few mini eggs in the frosting for decoration. You can also sprinkle edible glitter or colorful sugar sprigs to enhance the Easter theme.

• Ingredients:
  • 180g self-rising flour
  • 30g cocoa powder
  • 185g of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 3/4 cup cold coffee (espresso recommended)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 100 ml of vegetable oil
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 100g chocolate chips
  • Mini eggs for decoration
  • Ready-to-use chocolate icing
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the self-rising flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together cold coffee, buttermilk, vegetable oil and eggs.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Add the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, decorate with the ready-made chocolate icing and top each cupcake with mini eggs.

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