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Easter Birds Nest Cupcakes
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Easter Birds Nest Cupcakes

Easy Easter Birds Nest Cupcakes recipe. The nests are made with shredded wheat and topped with mini eggs, this is a favourite dessert!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes

Ingredients

Chocolate Nests

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 3 biscuits shredded wheat

Cupcakes

  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Buttercream icing

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups icing sugar
  • 2 tsp milk

Instructions

  • For the chocolate nests: Melt the chocolate chips and the peanut butter on medium heat in a medium saucepan. Break the shredded wheat into little pieces, and mix into saucepan. Remove from heat and form into nests. Place on a plate, and freeze.
  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the oil, eggs, milk and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until fully combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans. Bake for around 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cream together the buttercream ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth. Pipe onto cupcakes and place a chocolate egg on top.