Did someone say, “Easter Egg Whoppers Cupcakes?!!!” I am a really big fan of the Easter holiday. For the exception of my mother dressing me in an all white shorts suit and matching knee socks when I was a child (No… You cannot see the picture!), Easter has always been a holiday that reminds me of good times and family. So, I decided to whip up a treat for my wife and daughter. We LOVE Whoppers and we LOVE cupcakes, so this seems like a perfect marriage.
Enjoy!!!
Easter Egg Whoppers Cupcakes
Makes: Approximately 20
Cupcake Batter Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Malted Milk Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg (beaten)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 Powdered Sugar
- 6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/3 Cup Un-whipped Whipping Cream (or Milk)
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Cool Whip (Optional)
- 10 Easter Egg Whoppers Candy
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350. Line the muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease well.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, malted milk powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder together. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk the milk, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract and egg until smooth.Â
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.Â
- Fill the muffin tins to the halfway mark.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes (depends on your oven) until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- While the cupcakes are baking, prep your frosting.Â
- In a medium bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl or mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Slowly add in the sugar mixture. Once combined, add in the whipping cream followed by the vanilla. Combine until light and fluffy!
Optional- add in the Cool Whip to make it ultra fluffy.
Once the cupcakes are cooled, top them with crushed Easter Egg Whoppers Candy.