Cupcake Easter Baskets

Name: Cupcake Easter Baskets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 cups cake flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon water; 4 drops green food coloring; 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; Chocolate licorice twists; Chocolate egg candy

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These cute cupcakes with their mild orange flavor are fun to dress up for Easter. As we raised four sons and a daughter, I prepared many, many school lunches and often added these springtime treats. —Julie Johnston, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan

Updated at: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:16:34 GMT