Strawberry Shortcake Easter Egg Bombs are a delightful treat perfect for Easter celebrations.
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12-15 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
Optional: food coloring for decoration
Instructions
Creating Strawberry Shortcake Easter Egg Bombs is a delightful experience. Follow these simple steps to bring your treats to life:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or using silicone molds.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway full.
Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Filling: While the cakes cool, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
Assemble the Treats: Once the cakes are completely cool, cut a small portion off the top to create a flat surface. Hollow out a small portion in the center of each cake to create space for the filling.
Fill with Strawberries: Spoon the strawberry-whipped cream mixture into the hollowed cakes, filling them generously.
Decorate: Optionally, you can use food coloring to decorate the tops of the cakes for a festive touch.
Chill: Place the filled cakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.