Save It Adorable chocolate cupcakes decorated to resemble a bunny burrow, perfect for spring celebrations or Easter gatherings. Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with luscious chocolate buttercream, cookie crumb soil, and playful fondant bunny feet peeking out of the burrow.
I enjoy creating fun themed desserts that bring joy to family and friends, and these bunny burrow cupcakes are always a hit at our gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Cupcakes: 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 large eggs room temperature, 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil, 2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Buttercream: 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter softened, 1 3/4 cups (220 g) powdered sugar, 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
- For Decorating: 6 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g. Oreos) crushed, 24 mini white marshmallows, Pink decorating gel or pink fondant, 1/2 cup (100 g) white fondant
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3:
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
- Step 4:
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 5:
- For the buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder beat until smooth. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Step 6:
- Once cupcakes are cool, frost tops with chocolate buttercream creating mounds to resemble earth.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies over the buttercream to simulate soil.
- Step 8:
- Shape white fondant into small ovals for bunny feet and a round ball for the tail. Use pink gel or fondant to add paw pads to the feet.
- Step 9:
- Place two feet and one tail on each cupcake so it looks like a bunny diving into its burrow. Optionally use mini marshmallows for extra tail fluff.
- Step 10:
- Arrange cupcakes on a tray to form a playful bunny burrow scene.
Save It These cupcakes bring smiles at every family gathering and always spark stories about springtime fun.
Notes
Pair with a light fruity Moscato or berry lemonade for kids.
Required Tools
12-cup muffin tin, Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or whisk, Sifter, Piping bag or spatula, Rolling pin (for fondant), Small offset spatula or butter knife
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk and may contain soy (from cookies). Some decorations may contain artificial colors. Always check labels if allergies are a concern.
Save It These bunny burrow cupcakes are a delightful treat that combine visual appeal with irresistible chocolate flavor.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What makes these cupcakes moist?
The combination of oil, whole milk, and properly measured sugars helps keep the chocolate cupcakes moist and tender.
- → How is the bunny burrow effect created?
Chocolate buttercream is spread in mounds to resemble earth, topped with crushed chocolate cookies to mimic soil, and decorated with fondant bunny feet and tails peeking out.
- → Can the decorating elements be customized?
Yes, fondant colors and shapes can be adjusted, and mini marshmallows add extra texture for bunny tails or fluffiness.
- → Is there a gluten-free option available?
Substituting all-purpose flour and sandwich cookies with gluten-free varieties allows a gluten-free version.
- → How long does baking take?
These cupcakes bake for about 18 to 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until a toothpick comes out clean.