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The Bunny Cake: A Nostalgic Easter Tradition


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  • Author: ating
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Description

Celebrate Easter with this adorable Fluffy Easter Bunny Cake Delight! Soft, moist cake layers are transformed into a cute bunny with fluffy coconut fur, sweet frosting, and colorful decorations. A fun and festive dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat—perfect for holiday gatherings and kids’ celebrations!


Ingredients

Cake Base:

  • 2 8-inch round cakes (boxed mix or homemade), fully cooled

Frosting:

  • 2 cups buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Bunny Fur:

  • Shredded coconut

Color Touch:

  • Pink or red food coloring/gel

Sweet Decorations:

  • Sprinkles and jelly beans

Instructions

  1. Shape the Bunny: Take one round cake and cut out the bunny ears and bow tie using the cake pan as a guide. The other cake will remain whole as the face.
  2. Assemble the Bunny: Arrange the ears and bow tie around the whole cake to form a bunny face.
  3. Prepare the Frosting: Mix some of the buttercream with food coloring to create pink frosting for the bunny’s ears and face details.
  4. Frost the Cake: Spread the plain buttercream evenly over the entire bunny face. Don’t worry about perfection—coconut will cover it!
  5. Add the Fur: Sprinkle shredded coconut over the frosted face and ears for a fluffy bunny texture.
  6. Decorate Creatively: Use sprinkles and jelly beans to add facial details and embellish the bow tie. Pipe pink frosting to highlight the ears and facial features.
  7. Enjoy the Festivity: Serve and delight in this adorable Easter treat!

Notes

  • Make ahead! You can bake the cakes a day in advance and assemble them on the day of serving.
  • For a coconut-free option, skip the shredded coconut and use textured frosting techniques instead.
  • Want extra flavor? Use flavored extracts in your frosting, such as vanilla, almond, or coconut.
  • Get creative! Swap jelly beans for chocolate chips or mini marshmallows for decoration.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (if baking from scratch)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American