Easy Birds Nest Cupcakes

March 10, 2014

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An easy yellow cupcake base topped with frosting, toasted coconut, and miniature “birds” made from M&M’s and frosting. A festive Easter treat!

Cupcakes
1 (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounces) vanilla pudding mix, dry
3 large eggs, at room temperature and lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk (check notes for substitution)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup Greek vanilla or plain yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Toppings
1 container cream cheese frosting
3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 bag M&M’s Peanut Butter Speckled Easter Eggs Candy
Orange food coloring
Brown or black food coloring

Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with liners and set aside. In a large bowl, sift together the pudding and cake mix. In a separate bowl, combine the lightly beaten eggs,...
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Nutritions

Calories
175

Sodium
202mg
8% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
18g
6% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV