Description
Chocolate cupcakes adorned with Cadbury egg treasures promise a delightful Easter-inspired indulgence. Rich frosting and glossy chocolate eggs crown these irresistible treats, beckoning dessert enthusiasts to savor each sweet, nostalgic bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box devils food cake mix
- 10 frozen Cadbury Caramel Eggs (unwrapped)
- 10 mini Cadbury Caramel Eggs
Frosting and Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 container chocolate frosting
- Sprinkles (optional)
Additional Ingredients (as required for cake mix):
- Ingredients required for cake mix preparation (typically eggs, water, and vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining a cupcake tray with protective baking cups, lightly coating with non-stick spray.
- Create a smooth chocolate cake mixture using the box instructions or your preferred homemade chocolate cake recipe, ensuring a consistent and creamy texture.
- Distribute the cake batter evenly across the cupcake liners using a generously sized scoop, filling each compartment approximately two-thirds full.
- Carefully nestle a frozen, unwrapped Cadbury Caramel Egg into the center of each raw batter-filled liner, ensuring it remains slightly submerged.
- Slide the cupcake tray into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, monitoring the edges for doneness without penetrating the egg’s central location.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes inside the pan to stabilize their structure.
- Gently transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature completely.
- Apply frosting using a piping technique, creating a decorative peak that covers the cupcake’s surface from center to edges.
- Embellish each cupcake by gently pressing a mini Cadbury Caramel Egg into the frosting peak, optionally adding colorful sprinkles for extra visual appeal.
Notes
- Freeze the Cadbury Caramel Eggs for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent them from melting completely during the baking process.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smoother, more even cake batter that bakes more consistently.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the regular cake mix with a gluten-free chocolate cake mix to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create a more intense chocolate flavor by adding a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the cake batter, which enhances the richness without adding a coffee taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg