# What You’ll Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1/2 cup hot water
→ Chocolate buttercream
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
13 - 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
14 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
15 - 2 tablespoons milk
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
17 - Pinch of salt
→ Decoration
18 - 1 cup shredded coconut or chocolate sprinkles (optional)
19 - 36 mini candy-coated chocolate eggs
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until homogenous.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until evenly combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; gradually add the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
05 - Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
06 - Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely before applying buttercream to prevent melting.
07 - Beat the softened butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, adjusting milk by teaspoonfuls if needed for piping consistency.
08 - Using a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip or a spoon, pipe or spread the buttercream in a circular motion on each cupcake, creating a shallow well in the center to resemble a nest.
09 - Sprinkle shredded coconut or chocolate sprinkles over the buttercream to mimic nest material; for extra flavor, lightly toast the coconut before use.
10 - Place two to three mini candy eggs into the center of each nest immediately before serving.
