Easter Nest Cupcakes

Easter Nest Cupcakes are delightful treats that capture the spirit of springtime. These charming cupcakes feature moist, fluffy cake topped with creamy frosting and adorned with colorful candy “nests” filled with chocolate eggs. Perfect for Easter gatherings or simply to indulge in the season’s sweetness!

Ingredients:

• 1 box of your favorite cake mix (plus required ingredients like eggs, oil, and water)
• 1 cup frosting (vanilla or chocolate)
• Shredded coconut
• Mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans
• Food coloring (optional)
• Cupcake liners

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the cake mix box. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions.
3. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
4. Bake the cupcakes according to the package instructions, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
6. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. If desired, tint the frosting with food coloring to create pastel shades.
7. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost each one generously with the frosting.
8. In a small bowl, mix shredded coconut with a drop or two of green food coloring to create “grass.”
9. Sprinkle the colored coconut on top of the frosting on each cupcake, forming a nest shape.
10. Place mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans in the center of each nest to complete the look.
11. Serve and enjoy these adorable Easter Nest Cupcakes!