How cute are these Bird’s Nest Easter Cupcakes? Seriously, who wouldn’t want to have one on their Easter Dessert Table? They are so cute that you probably know that I could never have made such an adorable cupcake. Am I right? C’mon, you know you are thinking it…
Well, if you were thinking it, you were right. These beauties were made by the talented Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks. I adore Heather’s blog and recipes and was so honored when she offered to do a recipe for Family Foodie. As if these Bird’s Nest Easter Cupcakes weren’t cute enough on their own, the Peep Bunnies had to show up!
I am so honored to be featuring one of our #SundaySupper Conributors today. It has been a pleasure getting to know Heather through her blog and contributions this past year. You will enjoy her recipes as much as I do.
Hi! I’m Hezzi-D from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and I’m so excited to be guest posting at Family Foodie for Isabel today! I first “met” Isabel through the Sunday Supper Movement almost a year ago and I’m honored to be sharing a spring dessert recipe on her blog today.
Are you ready for spring? I sure am! We’ve had 8 snow days here in Western Maryland this year and just as many delay days. Our latest snow day was just at the end of March and I have been hoping for some sunshine, flower buds, and butterflies ever since
I love cupcakes. They are so easy to make from scratch and with just a little work they are easy to turn into works of art. When I thought of a spring inspired cupcake I began thinking of flowers and birds.
I quickly made a basic yellow cupcake and then the decorating began. I had some robin eggs candy in the pantry and inspiration hit! One of the first signs of spring are the chirping birds so I wanted to showcase a bird’s nest. Using shaved chocolate for the nests I then set the robin eggs on top of them for a cute and simple spring cupcake decoration.
- For the cupcakes:
- 2½ c. flour
- 2½ t. baking powder
- ½ t. salt
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1¼ c. sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 t. vanilla
- ⅔ c. buttermilk
- For the frosting:
- 2 sticks butter
- 3 c. powdered sugar
- 1 t. meringue powder
- 1 t. vanilla
- For decorations:
- 1 chocolate bar
- 72 candy bird's eggs
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs in one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add half of this mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the milk and then add the remaining flour, mixing until just blended.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 24 muffin cups. Fill each one ⅔ of the way full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, beat the butter with a hand mixer. Beat in the vanilla and meringue powder. On low, mix in the powdered sugar, gradually coming up to high speed and mixing for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture comes together as a thick frosting.
- Top each cupcake with frosting. Then using a vegetable peeler, shave the chocolate bar into twig like pieces. Sprinkle on top of the cupcakes in a nest pattern. Take the candy bird's eggs and put a dab of frosting on each one and set it on top of the bird's nest.
Renee
March 27, 2013 at 8:29 amWhat pretty cupcakes! I love the way Easter food and decorations are so bright and cheery. We need this more often throughout the year.
Family Foodie
March 27, 2013 at 10:52 amHeather did such a great job with these!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen
March 27, 2013 at 8:41 amPerfect spring and easter cupcakes! I never make this type of cupcakes, but they´re SO adorable!
Family Foodie
March 27, 2013 at 10:54 amI know it… I just love them!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
March 27, 2013 at 9:48 amOMG so cute!
Family Foodie
March 27, 2013 at 10:54 amThanks Kayle! Love that Heather shared these with me.
The Cocktail Lady
March 27, 2013 at 1:27 pmOh those are great! I had just decided to make crumb cake for Easter dessert……but now I’m second guessing that decision. Cheers!
FamilyFoodie
March 27, 2013 at 5:02 pmLet me know if you try them!
YinMom YangMom Allie
March 27, 2013 at 1:44 pmWhat a cute idea! I just love it!
FamilyFoodie
March 27, 2013 at 5:00 pmI know it. I love Heather’s creativity.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife
March 27, 2013 at 2:47 pmI’m so ready for spring and I totally LOVE these!
FamilyFoodie
March 27, 2013 at 5:00 pmAngie… me tooo! Love Heather’s recipe!
Caroline {TheBarbeeHousewife}
March 27, 2013 at 5:27 pmI cannot wait to make these, they are so cute. Perfect for Easter!
FamilyFoodie
March 27, 2013 at 5:35 pmSo glad you like them! Let us know how they turn out!
The Ninja Baker
March 28, 2013 at 2:31 amGreat guest post, Heather and Isabel. Love the idea of shaved chocolate instead of the traditional coconut for the bird’s nest…The cupcakes are super cute and belong on the dessert table whether one is celebrating Easter or not =)