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Reese’s Cup Easter Bunny Cupcakes

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  • Author: Pamela
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Reese’s Cup Easter Bunny Cupcakes are a delightful blend of chocolate and peanut butter that will make your taste buds dance. These fluffy cupcakes surprise you with a hidden Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inside, topped with rich, creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for Easter or any festive occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress both kids and adults alike!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 12 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until combined.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
  5. Fill each liner halfway with batter, place a Reese’s Cup upside down in each, then top with more batter until two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
  7. For frosting, beat butter with powdered sugar and peanut butter until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
  • Calories: 305
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg