25 Best Easter Cupcake Ideas for the Sweetest Celebration
It's so easy to decorate with holiday colors and candies.
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Come springtime, Easter is a holiday everyone looks forward to for all kinds of colorful treats. Between the chocolate bunnies, eggs filled with Easter candy, and marshmallow Peeps, it's a happy day for any sweet tooth. And if you're looking to add a festive twist to your Easter desserts, then check out these cute Easter cupcakes. They'll be the most eggs-cellent addition to your dessert display!
Adorned with bunnies, chicks, eggs, and flowers galore, these Easter cupcake ideas will put a smile on everyone's faces. You'll find lots of flavors, including lemon desserts, chocolate recipes, and coconut desserts. And of course, you just have to include carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! But it wouldn't be dessert without plenty of cupcake decorating supplies like sprinkles and toppers in the mix. There are plenty of ways to repurpose all that candy, too. For example, your kids will love the little bird's nests topped with candied eggs, knowing they can eat it all!
For a bite that the adults will love, try your hand at the mocha cupcakes or the key lime pie cupcakes. And Ree Drummond's lemon cupcakes with lavender frosting are so pretty they might even rival your Easter decorations. Or give everyone what they really want: Oreos! Whether you're hosting an extravagant brunch or looking for an addition to your Easter cake, these cupcakes will be a hit. Bake extra—you'll want to enjoy these best Easter cupcakes even when Sunday morning turns into afternoon.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Combining warm spices, shredded carrots, and a tender crumb, these seasonal cupcakes put a sweet spin on Ree's favorite carrot cake. Each one is topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting and garnished with pecans for an added crunch.
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Double Lemon Cupcakes
When life gives you lemons, ask for extras so you can bake up a batch of these citrusy-sweet cupcakes. It's the perfect time of year for a little added zest.
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Strawberry Cupcakes
Is there anything that screams "springtime" quite like fresh, juicy berries? Embrace the season by adding a burst of berries inside the cupcake batter, in the frosting, and, of course, on top as decoration!
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Pink Velvet Cupcakes
You've heard of red velvet, but have you tried going pastel for the holiday with pink velvet? This recipe offers the same moist, flavorful cake and decadent cream cheese frosting—perfect for a festive twist!
Get Ree's Pink Velvet Cupcakes recipe.
Bunny Cupcakes
How cute and perfectly celebratory are these?! Plus, they're incredibly easy to make. All you need are marshmallows, sanding sugar, and food coloring to transform cupcakes into the sweetest little bunny faces.
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Mocha Cupcakes
Calling all coffee lovers! Make some room on your brunch table for these rich cupcakes made with both coffee extract and instant espresso powder. That little bean on top is a perfect finishing touch.
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Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
It's your favorite pie in cupcake form! Everyone will come back for seconds of these sweet-tart treats. There's even a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs on top.
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Lemon Cupcakes with Lavender Frosting
Pretty pastel frosting and a sprinkle of fresh lavender make these vibrant cupcakes look almost too good to eat. (Almost! 😂) They're sure to be the naturally prettiest treats at your Easter feast.
Get Ree's Lemon Cupcakes recipe.
Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes
If you're looking for something that will surely please everyone, go with classic Oreos! If you want to get fancy, the brand usually has pastel fillings around the holiday that will look so cute on top.
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Springtime Fondant-Covered Cupcakes
Create a springtime work of art using colorful fondant. Try it with your favorite boxed cake mix to save time and prepare to be delighted!
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Chocolate Creme Cupcakes
Talk about nostalgic! These will remind everyone of their favorite childhood treat: Hostess cupcakes. The swirl on top will be instantly recognizable.
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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Lemon and coconut make a classic combination that feels just perfect for the holiday. Bonus: Coconut works perfectly as a nest for candy eggs!
Sheep Cupcakes
Ewe (and everyone else) will devour these cute sheep-inspired cupcakes featuring homemade buttercream frosting and ready-made fondant.
Chamomile Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream Frosting
The delicate, soothing flavors of chamomile and honey make for a unique and delicious treat. And adding fresh little chamomile flowers on top as decoration? Pure spring sunshine!
Get the Chamomile Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream Frosting recipe at A Classic Twist.
Peep Bunny Cupcakes
There's a secret marshmallow treat hiding in each of these cupcakes! It'll be such a fun festive treat for Easter.
Get the Peep Bunny Cupcakes recipe at Strawberry Blondie Kitchen.
Ladybug Cupcakes
Everyone will feel lucky when you put out these yummy ladybug-inspired cupcakes! They're the perfect example of simple fondant decorating.
Get the Ladybug Cupcakes recipe at Crazy Adventures in Parenting.
Jelly Bean Cupcakes
Bake these easy vanilla buttercream cupcakes, then top them with fruity jelly beans for an easy Easter touch.
Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Another great way to repurpose coconut is making bunny fur! These are so simple to make, especially if you use boxed cake mix and canned frosting like this blogger.
Bumblebee White Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
Ready to celebrate spring? These honey-infused cupcakes have a white chocolate ganache filling that everyone will love.
Get the White Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes recipe at We Are Not Martha.
Easter Basket Cupcakes
If you want to test your decorating skills, making baskets will be the most impressive idea on this list! Everything you see is edible, including the eggs, flowers, grass, and, of course, the basket itself.
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