1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. Cream together butter and sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined, then mix in yellow food coloring.

4. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

5. Once cool, use an apple corer or small knife to cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake.

6. Place one small candy chick inside each hollowed-out cupcake.

7. To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and a tablespoon or two of milk until smooth.

8. Stir in green food coloring until the desired shade is reached.

9. Using a grass piping tip, pipe frosting over each cupcake to create a nest. Decorate with toasted coconut and candy eggs if desired.