How to make tie-dyed Easter egg cupcakes 

With Easter soon approaching, it's time to solidify your plans for the day, get the Easter egg hunt in order, and prepare a thematic meal to bring to the family gathering. If you're in charge of dessert, then we have just the recipe for you. It's a fun, colorful treat that will surely be a hit with guests. 

The recipe is a tad tedious, but once you see the outcome you'll want to give it a try. You'll need eggs, food dye, and a cake batter of your choosing. The recipe will make about a dozen cupcakes - but not just any old cupcakes. These tie-dyed cupcakes are baked inside colorful egg shells that will be sure to have all the kids excited. 

To start, poke a hole in the bottom of an egg and drain the inside. The eggshells will serve as the mold for the cupcakes.

To keep in theme (and if you have extra time), dye the eggshells different colors. 

Let them dry.

While the shells dry, it's time to mix your cake batter together.

Divide the batter into a few bowls and add dye if desired. This is where the recipe can get meticulous, but makes for a more colorful, exciting outcome.

Spray cooking oil inside the shells.

Spoon the colored batter into piping bags and pipe different colors into the shells. Once filled, stick the trays in the oven.

Scrape off the excess batter with a knife. 

This is what the inside should look like.

You can check out the full recipe below.