A Tisket, A Tasket, A Cupcake Easter Basket cupcakes is a perfect treat for some-bunny special or as a fun holiday dessert to brighten any group outing or event.
Cupcake Easter Baskets
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White Standard Baking Cups
1 package (about 18 ounces) cake mix, any flavor
Water, vegetable oil and eggs to prepare cake mix
Picket Fence Cupcake Wraps or Basket Cupcake Wraps
1 can (16 ounces) White Decorator Icing
Leaf Green Icing Color
Royal Icing Nests with Jelly Beans, Pink and Purple Posies or Flower Icing Decorations
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PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. Place baking cups in standard muffin pan. Prepare cake mix following package instructions; place batter in prepared pan.
BAKE 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely. Insert cooled cupcakes into cupcake wraps.
TINT icing green; pipe tip 233 "grass" over tops of cooled cupcakes to create grass.
PURCHASE miniature nest decorations filled with jelly beans on the icing grass for a playful take on a robin's springtime roost. Or, top cupcakes with pre-made icing flowers to echo the cheery hues of spring's first blossoms.
For more holiday recipes and ideas, or to order decorating supplies, visit www.wilton.com.
