Robin’s Egg Cupcakes
Transport yourself to a magical world with Robin’s Egg Cupcakes. These moist, fluffy treats are adorned in pastel blue hues and speckled with chocolate, making them perfect for any celebration. Each bite evokes the joy of springtime and childhood memories, leaving your taste buds dancing. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes will be the star of your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2–3 drops blue gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk (for frosting consistency)
- Coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and milk until combined.
- Add blue food coloring until desired hue is reached; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy; adjust consistency with milk as needed.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg