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How to Make the Cutest Easter Chicks Cupcakes
Easter chicks cupcakes are the kind of cute that makes your guests squeal before they even take a bite.
These bright yellow fluffballs are ridiculously easy to makeβno fancy piping bags, no expert skills, and yes, even a box mix will do.
Theyβre one of my favorite Easter party ideas because they double as both dessert and adorable table decor.
With just a few simple ingredients, youβll have adorable baby chick cupcakes that bring full-on aww to your Easter brunch, spring party, or dessert table.
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Letβs get crackinβ on some chick magic.
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Easter Chicks Cupcakes Ingredients
Before you start assembling your adorable baby chick cupcakes, gather the following simple ingredients. Whether youβre going full homemade or using a box mix shortcut (no judgment here!), these basics will help you turn plain cupcakes into the cutest Easter treat at the party.
- Cupcakes of choice – You could use my chocolate cake recipe.
- Yellow buttercream Frosting or icing
- Coconut flakes
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange Tic-Tacs
- Orange jelly beans cut in half
- Black jelly beans cut in half
- Black icing pen (optional)
- Cute Easter cupcake wrappers
Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Your Chick Cupcakes
Start with any cupcake you loveβvanilla, carrot, lemon, or even my moist chocolate cake recipe if you’re feeling fancy. Or hey, grab a box mix from the grocery store and call it a day.
Color the Coconut Flakes
Color your coconut flakes yellow by putting them in a plastic baggy with a drop of yellow food coloring and a little water.
Close the bag and shake like a wild, crazy lady to color your coconut flakes. Take them out and lay them out to dry on a plate.
Decorating your cupcakes
Frost the top of your cupcake with yellow buttercream or a layer of bright yellow icingβwhatever youβve got on hand.
Gently dip the frosted edges into your dried yellow coconut flakes to give your chick that fluffy, feathery look.
Add four orange Tic-Tacs at the base for tiny feet (2 on each sides), and pop one more on top as the chickβs little crest.
Next, press half an orange jelly bean into the center of the cupcake for the beak (right in the chickβs body).
For the chickβs eyes, place two black jelly bean halves above the beakβspaced out just a bit for maximum cuteness.
Want to go the sleepy chick route? Use a black icing pen to draw on sweet little closed eyes instead!
There you have it! Cute and easy!
Easter Chick Cupcakes FAQs
Can I use frosting instead of icing?
Absolutely! Whether you whip up some homemade buttercream or go the Betty Crocker route from the grocery store, itβll work just fine. Vanilla buttercream or lemon frosting give a great spring flavor.
How far ahead can I make these adorable chick cupcakes?
You can bake and decorate them up to 2 days in advance and store them in the fridge. Just make sure to bring them to room temperature before serving.
What if I canβt find orange Tic-Tacs or jelly beans for the chickβs beak and feet?
You can use orange Starbursts cut into small pieces, fondant chicks accessories made with cookie cutters, or even orange slices for a fruity twist.
Can I make these without using coconut flakes?
Totally! If coconutβs not your jam, just use yellow buttercream and smooth it out or texture it with a small spoon. Your cute chick cupcakes will still shine without the feathers.
Do I have to shake the bag of coconut flakes like a wild crazy lady?
Yes. Itβs in the unwritten rulebook of Easter baking. Bonus points if you dance while doing it.
π£ More Easter Treats Youβll Want to Hop On
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π° Easter Bunny Cupcakes β These marshmallow-eared cuties are almost too funny to eat… almost.
π Easter Treats Roundup β A whole basket full of fun Easter goodies and party ideas.
βοΈ Easter Story Snack Mix β A tasty and meaningful mix that tells the Easter story one bite at a time.
πͺΊ Birds Nest Cookies β Sweet, crunchy nests with colorful eggsβno baking required and kid-approved!
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Fun and very easy to do! Thanks for sharing this great idea for the kiddos to do for Easter!
I love love love cute and easy things like this that I can ACTUALLY do! SO much fun. My kids could even probably come out with a decent looking little chickadee! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, these are pretty easy to make but so cute!
I am loving this mini tutorial!! Super cute Nathalie!!
Seriously these are adorable !!! Thank you so much for sharing how to make them !
Oh my gosh these are the cutest things!! I just love them! Perfect for bringing on Easter smiles!! Xoxo
Thanks so much! They are kinda cute!