Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups (180g)
• Granulated sugar, 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder, 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Baking soda, 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup (113g)
• Large eggs, 2
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Buttermilk, 1 cup (240ml)

For the Frosting:

• Cream cheese, softened, 8 ounces (227g)
• Unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup (113g)
• Confectioners' sugar, 3 cups (360g)
• Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon (5ml)

For the Bunny Decorations:

• White candy melts, 1 cup (200g)
• Pink candy melts, 1/4 cup (50g)
• Marshmallows, large, 8
• Candy eyes, 4 pairs
• Pink sprinkles, for ears

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15-18 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with 8 cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Beat until just combined.
5. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cupcakes cool completely in the tin before frosting.

For the Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
2. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.

For the Bunny Decorations:

1. Dip marshmallows into melted white chocolate. Allow excess to drip off.
2. Draw on eyes using melted pink chocolate.
3. Sprinkle pink sprinkles on top while wet to create ears.
4. Allow chocolate to set completely.
5. Frost cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
6. Place marshmallows on top to resemble bunny faces.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per cupcake
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy cupcakes
• Creamy and sweet frosting
• Adorable bunny decorations
• Perfect for Easter celebrations

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes were a huge hit with my family! They were so cute and delicious."
• "The frosting was perfect, not too sweet and very creamy."
• "The bunny decorations really made the cupcakes special."
• "I loved how easy it was to make these cupcakes, even my kids could help."
• "These cupcakes are a great way to celebrate Easter in a fun and festive way."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
• If you don't have candy melts, you can use white and pink chocolate chips instead.
• You can use a piping bag to decorate the cupcakes for a more professional look.
• If you can't find large marshmallows, you can use two regular-sized marshmallows stacked on top of each other.