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Malteser Bunny Cupcakes

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These rich, chocolate cupcakes are topped with a malted buttercream frosting and decorated with a cute Malteser Bunny, making them the perfect treat for Easter! Indulge in the fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and malted crunch.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup hot coffee or hot water (enhances chocolate flavor)

For the Malted Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup malted milk powder (Ovaltine works great!)
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decorating:

  • 12 Malteser Bunnies
  • Crushed Maltesers or malted milk balls
  • Chocolate sprinkles or extra cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

Make the Chocolate Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add milk and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in hot coffee or water until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
  6. Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners (about ¾ full).
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting.

Make the Malted Buttercream Frosting

  1. Beat butter until fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  2. Add powdered sugar, malted milk powder, and cocoa powder, beating until smooth.
  3. Mix in milk or heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until light and creamy.

Assemble & Decorate

  1. Pipe or spread malted frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
  2. Sprinkle with crushed Maltesers or chocolate sprinkles.
  3. Gently press a Malteser Bunny into the center of each cupcake.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the frosting before adding the Malteser Bunny.
  • If you don’t have Ovaltine, any malted milk powder will work!

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