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The Bunny Cake: A Nostalgic Easter Tradition

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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  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.

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