Easter Chick Cupcakes (Printable)

Festive spring cupcakes decorated as cute chicks with yellow frosting and simple candy details.

# What's Needed:

→ Cupcake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Buttercream Frosting

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 tbsp milk
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
14 - Yellow gel food coloring

→ Decorations

15 - 24 mini chocolate chips
16 - 12 orange candy-coated chocolates or mini orange jelly beans
17 - 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
04 - Add half the dry ingredients to wet mixture, then milk, then remaining dry mix. Mix just until combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake 18-20 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
06 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk. Mix in vanilla and yellow food coloring to desired shade.
07 - Frost cooled cupcakes generously with yellow buttercream. Optionally dip tops in shredded coconut. Place two mini chocolate chips for eyes and one orange candy for beak.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • These chicks bring instant joy to any table and kids go absolutely wild for them
  • The cupcake base is incredibly forgiving and the decoration is easier than it looks
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are absolutely crucial for both the cupcakes and the frosting
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting or the buttercream will melt right off
03 -
  • Use a toothpick to transfer tiny pieces of candy to avoid sticky fingers everywhere
  • Place chocolate chips point side down for more alert looking chick expressions

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