Last Updated on February 13, 2026 by Janell
If you are looking for the best Easter Cupcakes, you have to try these Cadbury Filled Chocolate Cupcakes with homemade chocolate buttercream icing. They are rich, fun, and full of chocolate flavor. These are perfect for your Easter Dessert table.
I love combining holiday candy with my favorite desserts. Since Cadbury eggs are everywhere during the spring season, I decided to turn them into one of my favorite Easter Sweets Ideas. The result? Chocolate cupcakes with a sweet surprise in the center.
If you have been searching for creative Easter Cupcakes Ideas, this recipe is simple and always a hit. It is one of my favorite Easter Cupcake Ideas Easy enough for kids to help with. It is also perfect for anyone who loves Cadbury Creme Egg Recipes.
These cupcakes fall under so many fun categories like Easter Baking, Easter Bakes, and even Egg Dessert Recipes. They are festive, colorful, and full of chocolate.
Why You Will Love These Cupcakes
- They are easy to make.
- They use a boxed mix for convenience.
- They are filled with mini Cadbury eggs.
- They are topped with rich homemade buttercream.
- They make the cutest Easter Sweet Treats.
If you enjoy Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe ideas, this one is for you. It is also one of the best Easy Chocolate Desserts to make for spring gatherings.
Cadbury Filled Chocolate Easter Cupcakes
Ingredients
Chocolate Easter Cupcakes
- 1 box chocolate cake mix + ingredients listed on the box
- 1 small box chocolate pudding mix
- 24 mini Cadbury eggs (frozen)
Chocolate Buttercream Icing
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 8 cups powdered sugar
Cupcake Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake tins (makes 24).
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, and ingredients listed on the box.
Add a spoonful of batter to each liner. Place a frozen Cadbury egg in the center. Cover with more batter, filling only 3/4 full.
Bake for 18 minutes.
Tip: Freeze the Cadbury eggs for a few hours before baking. This helps them keep their shape inside the cupcake.
Chocolate Buttercream Instructions
In a stand mixer, combine butter, cocoa powder, hot water, vanilla, and 3 cups powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined.
Slowly add half the remaining sugar. Mix well. Add the rest and let the icing sit for 20 minutes before piping onto cooled cupcakes.
If you are not piping the frosting, you can cut the icing recipe in half.
These cupcakes are one of my favorite Easy Easter Desserts. They fit perfectly into your list of Easter Desserts Recipes and are ideal for anyone searching for Easy Desserts Easter inspiration.
If you need Easter Easy Desserts Ideas that are simple but impressive, this recipe checks every box. They are great for parties, church gatherings, school events, or just baking at home with your kids.
Looking for more Easter Cupcake Ideas and fun Easy Easter Treats? This recipe is a must-try for your Easter Sweets collection.
Add these to your holiday menu this year and enjoy one of the best chocolate-filled Easter Cupcakes your family will ask for again and again.
Want more Easter recipes? Check out this list of 35 Easter Desserts! There are so many easy and delicious ideas!
Easter Cupcakes Filled With Cadbury Eggs
Delicious Easter Cupcakes filled with Cadbury eggs and topped with rich chocolate buttercream. An easy and fun Easter dessert idea.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix + ingredients listed on the box
- 1 small box chocolate pudding mix
- 24 mini Cadbury eggs (frozen)
Chocolate Buttercream Icing
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 8 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake tins (makes 24).
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, and ingredients listed on the box.
- Add a spoonful of batter to each liner. Place a frozen Cadbury egg in the center. Cover with more batter, filling only 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18 minutes.
- In a stand mixer, combine butter, cocoa powder, hot water, vanilla, and 3 cups powdered sugar. Mix on low until combined.
- Slowly add half the remaining sugar. Mix well. Add the rest and let the icing sit for 20 minutes before piping onto cooled cupcakes.
Cupcake Instructions
Tip: Freeze the Cadbury eggs for a few hours before baking. This helps them keep their shape inside the cupcake.
Chocolate Buttercream Instructions
If you are not piping the frosting, you can cut the icing recipe in half.
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