50 Best Easter Cupcake Ideas for an Eggs-tra Cute Dessert
Decorate with chocolate bunnies and egg-shaped candies!
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Come springtime, Easter is a holiday we look forward to for all kinds of colorful treats! Between the chocolate bunnies, eggs filled with Easter candy, and marshmallow Peeps, it's a happy day for any sweet tooth. And if you're looking to add a festive twist to your Easter desserts, then check out these cute Easter cupcakes.
Adorned with bunnies, chicks, eggs, and flowers galore, these Easter cupcake ideas will put a smile on everyone's faces! You'll find lots of flavors including lemon desserts, chocolate recipes, and coconut desserts. And of course, it wouldn't be dessert without plenty of cupcake decorating supplies like sprinkles and toppers in the mix. There are plenty of ways to repurpose all that candy, too. We bet your kids will love the little bird's nests topped with candied eggs, knowing they can eat it all.
Our personal favorite, Ree Drummond's lemon cupcakes with lavender frosting, are so pretty they might even rival your Easter decorations. For a bite that the adults will love, try your hand at the mocha cupcakes or the chai-spiced carrot cake cupcakes. Or give everyone what they really want: Oreos! Whether you're hosting an extravagant brunch or looking for an addition to your Easter cake, these cupcakes will be a hit. Bake extra—you'll want to enjoy these best Easter cupcakes even when Sunday morning turns into afternoon.
Double Lemon Cupcakes
When life hands you lemons, tell life to make it a double so you can whip up a batch of these citrusy-sweet cupcakes! It's the perfect time of year to pucker up.
Get Ree's Double Lemon Cupcakes recipe.
Strawberry Cupcakes
Is there anything that says "springtime" more than fresh berries? Celebrate the season with adding berries inside the cupcake batter, in the frosting, and of course, as decoration on top!
Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.
Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes
If you're looking for something that will surely please everyone at brunch, go with classic Oreos! If you want to get fancy, the brand usually has pastel fillings around the holiday that will look so cute on top.
Get Ree's Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes recipe.
Bunny Cupcakes
How cute are these?! And they're so easy to make! Use marshmallows, sanding sugar, and food coloring to transform them into the sweetest little bunny faces.
Get the Bunny Cupcakes recipe.
Lemon Cupcakes with Lavender Frosting
Pretty pastel frosting and a sprinkle of fresh lavender make these vibrant cupcakes look almost too good to eat. (We said almost! 😂) They're sure to be the naturally prettiest treats at your Easter feast.
Get Ree's Lemon Cupcakes recipe.
Mocha Cupcakes
Calling all coffee lovers! Make some room on your brunch table for these rich cupcakes made with coffee extract and instant espresso powder. That little bean on top is a perfect finishing touch.
Get Ree's Mocha Cupcakes recipe.
Springtime Fondant-Covered Cupcakes
Create a springtime work of art using colorful fondant. Try it with your favorite boxed cake mix to save time and prepare to be delighted!
Get Ree's Fondant-Covered Cupcakes recipe.
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
It's your favorite pie in cupcake form! Everyone will come back for seconds of these sweet-tart treats and their sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on top.
Get Ree's Key Lime Pie Cupcakes recipe.
Chocolate Creme Cupcakes
Talk about nostalgia. These will remind everyone of their favorite childhood treat: Hostess cupcakes! The swirl on top will be instantly recognizable.
Get Ree's Chocolate Creme Cupcakes recipe.
Sheep Cupcakes
Ewe (and everyone else) will devour these cute sheep-inspired cupcakes featuring homemade buttercream frosting and ready-made fondant.
Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Lemon and coconut make a classic combination that feels just perfect for the holiday. Bonus: Coconut works perfectly as a nest for candy eggs!
Chamomile Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream Frosting
The delicate, soothing flavors of chamomile and honey make for a unique and delicious treat. And adding fresh little chamomile flowers on top as decoration? Pure spring sunshine!
Get the Chamomile Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream Frosting recipe at A Classic Twist.
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Another great way to repurpose coconut is making bunny fur! These are so simple to make, especially if you use boxed cake mix and canned frosting like this blogger.
White Chocolate Easter Egg Cupcakes
For another variation on the bird's nest idea, make it out of white chocolate frosting. Then just top with chocolate shavings and a mini egg!
Get the White Chocolate Bird's Nest Cupcakes recipe at Garnish & Glaze.
Flower Cupcakes
Turn simple vanilla cupcakes into perfectly seasonal little flowers. They might take a little practice to learn how to pipe, but you'll master these pastel petals in no time!
Easter Basket Cupcakes
If you want to test your decorating skills, making baskets will be the most impressive idea on this list! Everything you see is edible, including the eggs, flowers, grass, and of course, the basket itself.
Egg Hunt Cookie Cups
If you prefer Easter cookies instead, make the best of both worlds with these cookie cups! They have Cadbury mini eggs in the batter and on top as decoration.
Vanilla Bean Cadbury Creme Cupcakes
Cadbury chocolate lovers, there's finally a cupcake just for you! Enjoy the sweet bliss of biting into a Cadbury Creme Egg and cupcake at the same time!
Get the Vanilla Bean Cadbury Creme Cupcakes recipe at The Domestic Rebel.
Easter Bunny Marshmallow Cupcakes
Cupcakes have never been cuter! To make these adorable bunnies, start with your favorite vanilla cupcake recipe and add marshmallow ears, icing eyes, and jelly bean noses.
Get the Easter Bunny Marshmallow Cupcakes recipe at Tara Teaspoon.
Ladybug Cupcakes
Everyone will feel lucky when you put out these yummy ladybug-inspired cupcakes! They're the perfect example of simple fondant decorating.
Get the Ladybug Cupcakes recipe at Crazy Adventures in Parenting.
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