3 - 4cupsconfectioner’s sugarsifted- Pure Icing Sugar (depending on desired stiffness)
2teaspoonsvanilla
pinch salt
2-3tablespoonsmilk
Decoration
1Cadbury Flake
1Pkt mini speckled eggs
Instructions
Place the softened butter into tan electric mixer and beat on a medium setting.
Continue to the butter until it's smooth and has lightened in color, about 3 minutes. You can't over beat and you will find the butter will get very pale.
Reduce the speed of the mixer.
Add the icing sugar, ½ a cup at a time. All each addition to fully incorporate before adding the next cup.
Once the icing sugar has been added turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and allow it to beat for a further 20 seconds. This will help to lighten the frosting.
Add vanilla and beat until well combined.
Once the frosting is mixed add only enough of the milk to achieve the desired consistency.
Decoration
Use a piping bag to cover the cupcakes with frosting.
Break up the flack into "twigs".
Make a circular nest on top of each cupcake.
Place 2 or 3 eggs into the chocolate nest.
Sprinkle any additional flake over the nest if desired.