Description
These delightful Easter Cross Cupcakes are a festive, pull-apart treat that’s easy to serve and fun to eat! Featuring a soft, fluffy vanilla cake, a smooth sky-blue frosting, and a coconut “grass” topping, this dessert is a perfect centerpiece for Easter celebrations with family and friends.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes, you’ll need white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. For the frosting and decorations, gather vanilla frosting, blue food coloring, coconut flakes, green food coloring, jelly beans, and mini chocolate eggs.
Instructions
- Set the Stage
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 24 muffin cups with liners.
- Mix the Magic
- In a large bowl, blend both cake mix boxes with eggs, oil, and water.
- Beat on low for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Fill & Bake
- Fill each liner 2/3 full and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Color the Grass
- Place coconut flakes in a zip-top bag, add green food coloring, seal, and massage until evenly tinted.
- Prepare the Sky
- Stir blue food coloring into vanilla frosting to create a soft sky-blue shade.
- Assemble the Cross
- Arrange 12 cupcakes on a platter in a cross shape (7 vertical, 5 horizontal).
- Frost Seamlessly
- Spread blue frosting over the cupcakes, smoothing out gaps for a continuous look.
- Decorate with Purpose
- Sprinkle green coconut “grass” around the edges. Leave the center blue to represent the sky.
- Finishing Touches
- Scatter jelly beans and mini chocolate eggs in clusters for a natural, festive effect.
- Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate if not serving immediately to keep the frosting firm.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, use a from-scratch vanilla cake instead of a mix.
- Customize the colors to match your Easter theme.
- Storage Tip: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This festive pull-apart treat is a fun and delicious way to celebrate Easter!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American