Cadbury Egg Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cake flour (or 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour)
1 2/3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 package Jell-O instant pudding in Chocolate Fuge (3.4 oz)
1 1/4 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
24 Cadbury Eggs
For the Frosting
11/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
5-6 cups powdered sugar(more to thicken)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Combine together cake ingredients and beat for 60 seconds on medium-high with electric mixer until fully mixed.

3. Fill cupcake liners 1/4-1/3 full and place in a Cadbury Egg (thick side first) down inside batter.
4.Top eggs with another
1-2 teaspoons of batter.
5.Bake for 18-20 minutes(test for doneness by inserting a tooth pick on the side of the cupcake since the Cadbury eggs are in the centre).
FOR THE FROSTING

1. Beat room temperature butter until creamy. Add in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time.

2. Beat in extracts, salt, and milk.

3. Add more powdered sugar or milk until desired consistency (thick enough to pipe on cupcakes).
Top cupcakes with frosting and enjoy.