Description
Sweet Malteser Bunny Cupcakes bring chocolate magic to classic dessert lovers. Rich maltesers crown moist chocolate cupcakes with creamy frosting, creating irresistible Easter-inspired treats you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients (Cupcake Base):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
Dry Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting and Decoration Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup malted milk powder (Ovaltine)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 Malteser Bunnies
- Crushed Maltesers or malted milk balls
- Chocolate sprinkles or extra cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and positioning cupcake liners in a standard muffin tin.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate large bowl, cream melted butter with sugar, incorporating eggs and vanilla until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Gradually introduce milk to the butter mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent over-mixing.
- Incorporate hot coffee or water, gently stirring until the batter develops a smooth, slightly liquid texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove cupcakes and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before proceeding with frosting.
- Whip butter until it becomes light and fluffy, using an electric mixer for optimal texture.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, malted milk powder, and cocoa powder, beating until the frosting achieves a smooth, consistent appearance.
- Introduce milk or heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until the frosting becomes light and creamy.
- Using a piping bag or spatula, generously cover each cooled cupcake with the malted frosting.
- Enhance the cupcakes by sprinkling crushed Maltesers or chocolate sprinkles across the frosted surface.
- Crown each cupcake by gently pressing a Malteser Bunny into the center of the frosting.
Notes
- Elevate the chocolate intensity by using high-quality dark cocoa powder for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more consistent cake batter that bakes evenly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- The hot coffee or water helps activate the cocoa and creates a more moist, tender cupcake texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg