Cupcake Easter Baskets
The recipe Cupcake Easter Baskets could satisfy your American craving in about 40 minutes. One serving contains 304 calories, 3g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe serves 18. Head to the store and pick up cream cheese, baking soda, salt, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter.
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and orange peel.
Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar; spread over cupcakes.
Combine water and food coloring in a large resealable plastic bag; add coconut. Seal bag and shake to tint.
Using a metal or wooden skewer, poke a hole in the top on opposite sides of each cupcake.
Cut licorice into 6-in. strips for handles; insert each end into a hole. Decorate with jelly beans.