Ingredients
– 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:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or using silicone molds.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway full.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Prepare the Filling: While the cakes cool, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
9. 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.
10. Fill with Strawberries: Spoon the strawberry-whipped cream mixture into the hollowed cakes, filling them generously.
11. Decorate: Optionally, you can use food coloring to decorate the tops of the cakes for a festive touch.
12. Chill: Place the filled cakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 egg bombs
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g