Description
Create a charming and delightful centerpiece for your Easter celebration with this Easy Easter Bunny Cake recipe! This simple tutorial uses readily available ingredients and easy techniques to make a memorable and adorable dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of your favorite cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- Frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- Shredded coconut
- Pink food coloring
- Various candies for decoration (jelly beans, licorice, marshmallows, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the box.
- Mix the batter until smooth using an electric mixer, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cake batter evenly into two prepared 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake according to the cake mix instructions, usually around 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, cut one cake into the shape of a bunny head. Use the second cake to create the bunny’s ears and bow tie.
- Frost the entire cake with your chosen frosting.
- Mix a small amount of pink food coloring into some shredded coconut for the bunny’s ears and tail.
- Use candies to create the eyes, nose, and other decorative details.
Notes
- Cool Cakes Completely: Make sure the cakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a Serrated Knife: A serrated knife will help you cut the cake layers smoothly and evenly.
- Get Creative with Decorations: Don’t be afraid to use a variety of candies and decorations to make your bunny cake unique and festive.
- Chill the Cake: After frosting, chilling the cake for a short period can help the frosting set and make it easier to handle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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