The Crafting Foodie

A simple recipe and crafting journal.

  • Home
  • About
  • Archives
  • Subscribe

Robins’ Nest Cupcakes

March 8, 2016 by Aida 14 Comments

Dark, rich, chocolate cupcakes topped with buttery chocolate frosting make for the most decadent Robins’ Nest Cupcakes. Plus they’re so easy to make. They are the perfect spring or Easter treat!

Robins' Nest Cupcakes with Chocolate EggsThe Crafting Foodie

See those chocolate eggs topping these Robins’ Nest Cupcakes? Well, I have an irrational love for these Cadbury Mini- Eggs. They’re filled with some pretty good milk chocolate, but even more than the flavor, I love how simple and beautiful they look. The light pastel eggs are speckled with droplets of darker color, just like real robins’ eggs.

Robins' Nest Cupcakes with SprinklesThe Crafting Foodie

To make these Robins’ Nest Cupcakes even easier, you can use your favorite box mix and pre-made frosting. But the recipe I used for the cupcakes is so simple that you don’t even need a mixer!

My Robins’ Nest Cupcakes are a little unique when it comes to how I chose to create a nest-like texture with my frosting. Most bakers like to use toasted coconut, but instead, I chose chocolate jimmies. They give the nests some texture and dimension, and, more importantly, my family prefers the jimmies over the coconut πŸ™‚

Robins' Nest Cupcakes_The Crafting Foodie

 

You can head over to The Tastes of Lizzy T’s for the full recipe and tutorial. You can find the recipe The Tastes of Lizzy T’s.

Robins' Nest Cupcakes PinterestThe Crafting Foodie

This post is linked to these awesome parties.

Filed Under: Birthdays, Chocolate, Cupcakes, Snacks, Uncategorized

« Mint Macarons
Mint Chocolate Chip Cake »

Comments

  1. Mamabelly says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Love this idea! I love these Cadbury eggs and buy them as soon as they are in stores. I could eat a whole bag of them. Making the nests on top of a cupcake is so cute and easy! Great for all those upcoming Spring get togethers!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 8, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks so much Nina! I love them too πŸ™‚ I’m already planning another dessert with them. They’re so pretty!

      Reply
  2. Kelly @theinspiredparent says

    March 8, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    These are adorable! Such a fun idea for springtime!!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 8, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks so much Kelly! They’re also a really easy and delicious treat to make with the kids πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Carol Cassara says

    March 8, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    These are seriously cute. I mean, what a perfect spring party cupcake. I have never seen the recipe before but i might have to pin it to try this week!

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      Thanks Carol! I hope you do give them a try – you an use a boxed mix and pre-made frosting if you’re short on time. They’re really so easy πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Rhiannon says

    March 8, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    I love the use of the chocolate in the nestβ€”I think it really makes the eggs pop. Checking out the recipe. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Aida Arain says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks so much Rhiannon! They’re super easy to make, and you could even use a cake mix πŸ™‚ The link to The Tastes of Lizzy T’s has a full tutorial.

      Reply
  5. Corina Ramos says

    March 9, 2016 at 12:06 am

    Hi Aida,

    OMG…these look amazing and too cute to eat! I’m a sucker for cupcakes but when it’s chocolate cupcakes, I’m in trouble. πŸ™‚

    I’m going to show this to my daughter so we can make these this Easter. Thanks for sharing!

    Cori

    Reply
  6. Lilies + Lambs says

    March 9, 2016 at 1:20 am

    So cute! Need to try these!

    Reply
  7. The Southern Thing says

    March 9, 2016 at 2:10 am

    These are adorable!

    Reply
  8. Danielle | Twenty Dollar Date says

    March 9, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    These are adorable for Easter and your photography is gorgeous!

    Danielle | Twentydollardate.com

    Reply
  9. Melissa says

    March 9, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    This looks like a great easter treat

    Reply
  10. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    March 10, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    These cupcakes are so pretty and such a creative way to use my favorite Easter candy!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS

Welcome

The Crafting Foodie is a simple, straight forward recipe and crafting journal where I share decadent desserts and healthy, easy to prepare weekday meals. Along with my concoctions in the kitchen, I also love crafting (especially knitting). The Crafting Foodie is my attempt to record all of the treats, recipes, and crafts I make for my family and friends. Read More…

Subscribe via Email

Categories

Archives

Search

Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Child Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress