Easter Cupcakes with Homemade Whopper Candy Icing
Spring means Easter fun, and desserts steal the show. These Easter Cupcakes with Homemade Whopper Candy Icing will amaze everyone. With simple steps, they become a family favorite. Plus, the candy-inspired icing adds a delightful twist. Let’s bake and create sweet memories together!
If you’re watching your budget, don’t worry—these Easter Desserts have you covered. Simple pantry staples create delicious treats without overspending. Kids will love helping, turning affordable ingredients into sweet memories. They look fancy, but you won’t believe how easy this is to create.
When life gets busy, creations like these make everything easier. Whether it’s for a cozy treat at home, a festive gathering, or a fun class party, they’re perfect! They come together so fast, so you won’t feel overwhelmed. Plus, sharing these sweet creations is a simple way to show you care.
Resurrection Sunday Treats
Holidays brings so many chances to get creative in the kitchen! Whatever you choose from our list below, these ideas create less stress and more moments to cherish.
If you’re doing a potluck at church, any of these treats would be loved.
Ingredients Needed To Make Easter Cupcakes with Homemade Whopper Candy Icing
The ingredients for these Easter Cupcakes with Homemade Whopper Candy Icing come together to create a treat that’s as delicious as it is festive. Each component adds flavor, texture, and fun to the dessert, making it a springtime showstopper.
Ingredients for Vanilla Cupcakes (Makes 18 Cupcakes):
- French vanilla cake mix
- This cake mix provides the perfect starting point with its creamy vanilla flavor and moist texture.
- large eggs
- The eggs add structure and richness to the cupcakes, ensuring a tender crumb.
- unsalted sweet cream butter
- Butter lends a rich, buttery flavor and keeps the cupcakes moist.
- whole milk
- The milk makes the batter smooth and creamy while ensuring the cupcakes bake up light and fluffy.
Frosting Ingredients:
- unsalted sweet cream butter
- This is the base for a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth frosting. You’ll taste the difference with this buttery goodness!
- powdered sugar
- Powdered sugar adds sweetness and gives the frosting its smooth, whipped texture.
- vanilla
- Vanilla brings out the flavor in the frosting and ties it all together with a hint of warmth.
- heavy whipping cream
- This adds richness while giving the frosting a light, pipeable texture that holds its shape beautifully.
- bag of Easter shimmery Whopper eggs
- The Whopper eggs provide a crunchy and colorful topping that makes these cupcakes extra festive and fun.
- Wilton Easter Bunny icing transfers (aff)
- These adorable decorations top off each cupcake, adding the perfect touch of Easter charm.
Together, these ingredients make a dessert that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly tasty. It’s all about creating a treat that’s full of flavor, texture, and fun!
Tips for Making Homemade Cupcakes and Icing
If making something like this feels intimidating to you, here are some of my best tips. Cupcakes are one of my favorite things to make. I think you will find this to be so much easier than you think!
- Start with Room Temperature Ingredients
- Butter, eggs, and milk mix more evenly when they’re at room temperature. This means a smoother batter and fluffier cupcakes.
- Don’t Overmix the Batter
- Stir just until everything is combined. Overmixing can make the cupcakes dense instead of light and airy.
- Use an Ice Cream Scoop
- For evenly sized cupcakes, scoop the batter into the liners with an ice cream scoop. It keeps things tidy and ensures they bake evenly.
- Fill Liners Appropriately
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full. This gives them room to rise without spilling over.
- Preheat Your Oven and Don’t Peek
- Make sure your oven is fully preheated before baking. Once the cupcakes are in, resist the urge to open the door—you don’t want to lose heat and affect the rise.
- Cool Cupcakes Completely Before Frosting
- Warm cupcakes will melt your icing. Be patient and give them time to cool completely for best results.
Tips or Making Homemade Icing
I know it can be very temping to grab the premade stuff at the store. But…. it really is super easy to make your own frosting. I’ve been doing it for years. Here are some of my best pointers.
- Whip the Butter Well
- For the creamiest frosting, beat the butter until it’s light and fluffy before adding sugar or other ingredients.
- Add Sugar Slowly
- When making frosting, add the powdered sugar a little at a time so it doesn’t create a big mess and blends smoothly.
- Adjust Consistency as Needed
- Too thick? Add a tablespoon of heavy cream at a time until it’s perfect. Too thin? Add a little powdered sugar.
- Use a Piping Bag for a Professional Look
Easy Decorating Tips for Homemade Cupcakes
Use a Star Tip with a Piping Bag for Decorating A star tip is perfect for creating swirls of frosting that look bakery-worthy. It’s easier than it seems and elevates the look instantly.
Pop Whopper Eggs on Right Before Serving To keep the decorations crisp and fresh, add the Whopper eggs and bunny toppers right before serving rather than ahead of time.
Get Creative With Colors If you’re feeling festive, divide the frosting and add a few drops of food coloring to make pastel shades perfect for Easter. Your end result does not have to look just like mine.
Chill Frosted Cupcakes if Needed If your frosting gets too soft, chill the cupcakes in the fridge for a few minutes to firm them up—but don’t leave them too long or they’ll lose their fresh-baked charm.
These simple tips will help you nail the perfect texture, flavor, and presentation. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just getting started, you’ll have fun and create desserts that look as good as they taste!
How Far in Advance Can I Make These Cupcakes
You can m up to 2-3 days in advance, as long as you store them properly to keep them fresh and delicious. For best results, bake the cupcakes and allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. This keeps them soft and moist without drying out.
When it comes to the frosting, it’s ideal to make it fresh the day you plan to frost the cupcakes, but it can also be made 1-2 days ahead. Simply store the frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to use it, bring it to room temperature and give it a quick whip with a hand mixer to restore its creamy texture.
If you’d like to assemble the cupcakes ahead of time, frost them no more than a day before serving for optimal freshness. Place the decorated cupcakes in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. Just remember to add the shimmery Whopper eggs and bunny toppers right before serving to keep everything looking crisp and festive. This way, your cupcakes will taste like they just came out of the oven (and look picture-perfect too)!
Cupcake Recipes Everyone Loves
Looking for even more sweet inspiration? Check out these adorable and festive cupcake recipes that are guaranteed to brighten any celebration!
All of these will elevate your celebrations and make lasting memories for years to come!
Easter Cupcakes with Homemade Icing Using Whopper Egg Candy
These precious cupcakes are so easy to make. Elevated holiday desserts come together quickly and stress free.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cupcakes
- 1 box of french vanilla cake mix cake mix
- 3 large eggs room temp
- 1/2 C of softened unsalted sweet cream butter
- 1 C whole milk
Ingredients for Icing
- 2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 4 C powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 6-10 TBSP heavy whipping cream
- 1 - 8oz bag of easter shimmery whopper eggs, divided
- 1 package of wilton easter bunny icing transfer
Instructions
Step-By-Step Directions for Cupcakes
1. Preheat the oven.Set your oven to 350°F and line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. Mix the batter.In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, and butter. Beat until everything is well-mixed.
3. Fill the liners.Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ of the way full.
4. Bake the cupcakes.Place the cupcake pan in the oven and bake for about 21 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
5. Cool the cupcakes.Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the counter before frosting them.
Step-By-Step Directions for the Icing
1. Crush the Whopper eggs.Place half of the Whopper eggs in a ziplock bag and crush them into smaller pieces. Set the crushed candies aside.
2. Make the vanilla frosting.In a stand mixer, mix the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream on medium speed until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
3. Divide the frosting.Transfer half of the vanilla frosting into a piping bag and set it aside for decorating.
4. Mix in the Whopper candies.Add the crushed Whopper eggs to the remaining frosting in the stand mixer. Mix until fully incorporated, then transfer this frosting into a second piping bag.
Decorating the Cupcakes
1. Pipe the vanilla ring.Using the piping bag with the plain vanilla frosting, pipe a ring of frosting around the top edge of each cupcake.
2. Pipe the Whopper dollop.Switch to the piping bag with the Whopper candy frosting and pipe a dollop on top of the vanilla ring.
3. Add the toppings.Gently place a few shimmery Easter Whopper eggs on top of the frosting and finish by placing a bunny icing transfer next to the eggs.
Notes
also needed: 2 large piping bag with wide star tip
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 824Total Fat: 54gSaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 746mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 1gSugar: 55gProtein: 7g