Pin 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.
This recipe has become a favorite at family gatherings, with everyone loving both the taste and the cute presentation.
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
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
- Fill and bake:
- 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.
- Make buttercream:
- Beat butter until creamy. Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder beat until smooth. Mix in milk, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Frost cupcakes:
- Once cupcakes are cool frost tops with chocolate buttercream creating mounds to resemble earth.
- Add soil:
- Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies over the buttercream to simulate soil.
- Shape decorations:
- 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.
- Assemble:
- 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.
- Arrange:
- Arrange cupcakes on a tray to form a playful bunny burrow scene.
Pin 
This recipe brings joy to our family especially during springtime celebrations when kids love helping to decorate.
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.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 310. Total Fat: 14 g. Carbohydrates: 46 g. Protein: 3 g per serving.
Pin This delightful cupcake tray is sure to make your spring celebrations memorable and delicious.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What gives the cupcakes their moist texture?
The combination of vegetable oil, whole milk, and eggs works together to create a moist and tender crumb in each cupcake.
- → How is the cookie crumb soil made?
Chocolate sandwich cookies are crushed finely and sprinkled over the chocolate buttercream to simulate rich, textured soil.
- → What ingredients are used for the frosting?
A smooth chocolate buttercream made from softened butter, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, milk, and vanilla provides a creamy topping.
- → How are the bunny feet and tail created?
White fondant is shaped into small ovals for the feet and a round ball for the tail, with pink gel or fondant used to detail paw pads.
- → Can this be adapted for dietary restrictions?
Yes, gluten-free flour and suitable cookie alternatives can be used to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
- → What is a good beverage pairing?
Light, fruity drinks such as Moscato or berry lemonade complement the rich chocolate flavors well.