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Spring Flower Cupcakes

 I have some incredibly simple Easter cupcakes in case you need a last minute dessert for this weekend!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcakes
  • 1 (15-ounce) Betty Crocker chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 1 (3.5-ounce) box chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt, or plain
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorating
  • 1 (16-ounce) container cream cheese frosting
  • green food dye
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag spring colored peanut M&M's

Instructions

Cupcakes:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with liners and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the 1 (3.5-ounce) box chocolate fudge instant pudding mix and 1 (15-ounce) Betty Crocker chocolate fudge cake mix.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the 3 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup sour cream, ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 cup buttermilk, and 2 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Mix wet and dry until combined but do not over-stir or beat in too much air.
  5. Fill up the liners ¾ full. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove and let cool completely.
Decorating
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the 1 (16-ounce) container cream cheese frosting with the green food dye. Mix until you reach the desired shade of green.
  2. Generously frost each cupcake with the green frosting.
  3. In another bowl, combine the 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut with several drops of green food coloring. Stir and mix with your hands to thoroughly dye the coconut green.
  4. Place 1 tablespoon of dyed green coconut on each cupcake. Press it into the frosting to ensure it will stay.
  5. Slightly separating the coconut from the frosting, attach the 1 (10-ounce) bag spring colored peanut M&M's in the shape of a flower. If needed, use extra frosting to attach the M&M's and get them to stay in place.

Nutrition Information

Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 61IU (1%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 61IU 1%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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