Cute Easter Cupcakes from a Cake Mix

Nothing says Easter like these Cute Easter Cupcakes that look like baby chicks! They couldn't be easier because they're made from a box of cake mix and canned frosting.

This year wow your family and friends with these cupcakes for dessert. These farm-cute cupcakes are not only perfect for Easter Sunday, but can be added to an animal-themed birthday party!

Explore a variety of Easter desserts to add that extra special touch to your holiday celebration!

Easter is just around the corner and that means it’s time to start planning for dessert!

Cupcakes are a great addition to any Easter celebration. Especially when there are kids included. You can easily prep these cute Easter cupcakes ahead of time by baking the cupcakes a day or two earlier.

And if you're pressed for time, you could purchase plain cupcakes and then have a cupcake decorating activity with the family after dinner or the egg hunt.

Looking for more Easy Cake Mix Recipes? Try my Easter Bunny Cake or my Easter Egg Cake. Both would go great with these cute cupcakes on the dessert table.

Recipe Tips

1. Read the instructions on the box carefully and follow them precisely for baking cupcakes.
2. Ensure that all your ingredients, particularly the eggs, are fresh. Fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor and texture of your cupcakes.
3. Stir the batter until it's just blended. Excessive mixing can result in dense and tough cupcakes. Gently combine the ingredients until they are evenly incorporated.
4. Coat the paper muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray before filling them with batter. This will prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the paper liners after baking.
5. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter to allow room for rising. Use an ice cream scoop or a spoon to portion the batter evenly.
6. Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, they're done. Avoid overbaking, as it can lead to dry cupcakes.
7. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting and ensures a neat presentation.

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🥣Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Follow the directions provided on the back of the cake mix box to prepare the cupcakes. Bake according to the directions as well.

Step 2: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating. You can bake the cupcakes up to two days before decorating.

How to Decorate Easter Cupcakes

Step 3: Mix in a few drops of golden food coloring into the frosting until you achieve your desired shade of yellow. Spread the frosting evenly on top of the cupcakes, ensuring a smooth coating.

Step 4: Gently dip the cupcake into the sanding sugar, then shake off any excess sugar.

Step 5: Place some frosting into a piping bag fitted with a #103 tip. Pipe the wings onto the sides of the cupcakes. Use black gel icing for the eyes' black circles, and white icing to pipe small dollops for the white eye parts.

Step 6: Lastly, use the orange icing to pipe on the beak and feet. Allow the cupcakes to sit for approximately 30 minutes before serving.

Storage Tips

Layer the cupcakes in an airtight container in a single layer. If you stack the cupcakes, you will ruin the designs.

❄️Can you Freeze Decorated Cupcakes?

I wouldn't freeze decorated Cute Easter Cupcakes, however, you can freeze the cupcakes before decorating.

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before placing them on a baking tray and then place the tray in the freezer to flash freeze for about 30 minutes.

Once the cupcakes are frozen, place them either in an airtight container or plastic bag and then place in the freezer.

Undecorated cupcakes should last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Top Tip

Make sure the cupcakes are cooled completely before adding the frosting or the frosting will begin to melt.

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Cute Easter Cupcakes from a Cake Mix

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Cute Easter Cupcakes that look like baby chicks! They couldn't be easier because they're made from a box of cake mix and canned frosting.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Decorating Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cupcakes

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 162

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 box yellow cake mix; 16.25 ounce size plus the ingredients listed on the back of the box
• 1 container vanilla frosting; 16 ounce size
• Yellow colored sugar or sanding sugar
• Black white and orange icing writing gel.
• Yellow food coloring.

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1. Bake the cupcakes using the ingredients and instructions listed on the back of the cake mix box.
2. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
3. Open the can of vanilla frosting and add a few drops of the yellow food coloring.
4. Spread the frosting on top of the cupcakes. Smooth out the frosting using a clean knife or offset spatula. You want a smooth surface before dipping in the sanding sugar.
5. Place the sanding sugar in a plate. Dip the tops of the cupcakes into the sanding sugar and lightly shake the excess off.
6. Add the remaining yellow frosting to a piping bag with the #103 tip attached.
7. Pipe the wings on the sides of the cupcakes.
8. Use the black gel icing for the black circle of the eyes.
9. Then use the white icing to pipe on a small dollop for the white part of the eyes.
10. Finally use the orange icing to pipe on the beak and feet.
11. Let the cupcakes sit for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 178mgSugar: 22g

Notes

• You could use orange, white and black fondant to create the eyes, nose and feet. Fondant comes in different colors and it's like working with Playdough.
• Store the cupccakes in an air-tight container in a single layer. Do not stack them on top of each other.

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