EASTER NESTS

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These Easter egg nest cupcakes are a hit. Everyone loves them!

Provided by Alix S.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Holiday

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 ¼ cups water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 (16 ounce) can prepared chocolate frosting
1 cup egg-shaped chocolate candies (such as peanut M&Ms®), or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Beat cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, on low speed until mixture is moistened, 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat until batter is smooth, 2 more minutes. Fill prepared cupcake cups about 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake cupcakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Remove cupcakes from oven and turn oven heat up to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Let cupcakes cool.
  • Spread coconut into a large, shallow baking pan or onto a baking sheet; toast in the hot oven until coconut is golden brown, about 7 minutes. Cool.
  • Cut a piece out of the top of each cupcake to leave a hollow depression about 1/2 inch deep and 1 1/2 inches across. Discard cut-out portions. Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting and cover frosting with toasted coconut. Place 3 egg-shaped candies in the small depression on top of each cupcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 23.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 229.1 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

EMMANUEL WEMA
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These were delicious! I used peanut butter chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips and they were a big hit with my family.


Suleman Khoso
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Not bad, but I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different type of cereal. The cornflakes were a bit too bland for my taste.


Chidera Reyes
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These were so cute and festive! Perfect for Easter brunch. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Ain Malla
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a fun and easy treat to make for Easter.


Toya Mechell
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Very easy to make and they tasted delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Ean Munoz
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These were a lot of fun to make and they turned out great! I used mini chocolate eggs instead of the sprinkles and they were a big hit with my kids.


sandra whitley
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Not bad, but I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different type of chocolate. The semi-sweet chocolate was a bit too rich for my taste.


Miko Cha
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used different colors of sprinkles to make them extra festive. Definitely a keeper recipe!


NabinAcharya nayan
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a quick and easy treat to make for Easter.


KING KWASS
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These were delicious! I used peanut butter chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips and they were a big hit with my family.


Jon Halimi
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Not bad, but I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different type of cereal. The cornflakes were a bit too bland for my taste.


izzat Nasiri
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These were so cute and festive! Perfect for Easter brunch. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Dawn Shields
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a fun and easy treat to make for Easter.


dreal Queenash
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Very easy to make and they tasted delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Raouf RM
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These were a lot of fun to make and they turned out great! I used mini chocolate eggs instead of the sprinkles and they were a big hit with my kids.


Talebkhan Chk
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Not bad, but I think I would have liked them better if I had used a different type of chocolate. The semi-sweet chocolate was a bit too rich for my taste.


Dha Negro
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These were so easy to make and turned out so cute! I used different colors of sprinkles to make them extra festive. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Yanmarcos Cordero
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe. I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet and that helped balance out the sweetness a bit.


suliman haidary
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Followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect! So yummy and festive. Perfect for Easter brunch.


Jay Havoc
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These Easter nests were a huge hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out so cute. The kids loved helping me decorate them too. Will definitely be making these again next year!