Nest Cupcakes

Makes: 12

Prep time: 15 minutes

Bake time: 20-22 minutes

If you're looking for a fun and creative treat to make, try our Nest Cupcakes recipe. These adorable cupcakes are perfect for spring or Easter, and feature a nest made of toasted coconut and candy eggs atop a moist and fluffy vanilla cupcake. Follow our step-by-step instructions and wow your friends and family with these cute and tasty treats!

Ingredients

Coconut Cupcakes

• 125g caster sugar 

• 125g Golden Cloud self-raising flour 

• 125g unsalted butter, softened 

• 30g desiccated coconut 

• 2 large eggs 

• 3T milk

• 1t vanilla extract 

Nest

• 1 cup coconut flakes

• Speckled eggs

Buttercream Frosting 

• 250g  unsalted butter - softened 

• 500g  icing sugar - Sifted

• 4T milk

• 1/2t Vanilla extract 

Method 

1. Pre-heat the oven to 170^C.

2. Line a cupcake/muffin tray with paper cups.

3. Combine the sugar, eggs, butter, coconut together and sift in the flour 

4. Mix until well combined. (1 - 2 minutes)

5. Add in the milk and vanilla extract. Mix for a further minute. 

6. Divide the batter equally between the 12 cups.

7. Bake for 20-22 minutes.

8. Leave to cool completely in the baking tray before frosting.

9. Toast the coconut flakes on medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.

Buttercream 

1. Beat the butter for 5 minutes. 

2. Add in the sifted icing sugar in 2 additions, beating for 5 minutes after each addition.

3. Add the milk and vanilla extract.

4. Beat for an additional 2-3 minutes.

5. Frost your cupcakes as desired.

6. Dip the frosted cupcake into the coconut and fill the ‘nest’ with speckled eggs.

Ready to impress your loved ones with a delightful and cute dessert? Follow our easy Nest Cupcakes recipe and create a treat that looks as good as it tastes. Don't forget to share your creations with us on social media. Get baking now!