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Easter Bunny Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This delightful Easter Bunny Cake is a perfectly moist and fluffy vanilla cake shaped and decorated to resemble an adorable bunny, making it a festive centerpiece for your Easter celebration. Featuring a classic vanilla flavor with smooth buttercream frosting and textured shredded coconut fur, this cake is both fun to make and delicious to eat, guaranteed to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Frosting and Decoration:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed for desired consistency)
  • Pink food coloring (for the bunny’s nose)
  • Green food coloring (optional, for decorating the cake board)
  • Shredded coconut (for bunny’s fur)
  • Jelly beans or candy for eyes and nose

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
  3. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after adding each to ensure even distribution and proper emulsification.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to combine and aerate these ingredients.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients, and mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with a warm, sweet aroma and flavor.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked.
  8. Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes to firm up, then transfer them onto wire racks to cool completely to room temperature, which is important before frosting.
  9. Make the Frosting: Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, adding one cup at a time and mixing well between additions for a silky texture.
  10. Add Flavor and Cream: Mix in the vanilla extract and heavy cream, continuing to beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy. Add more cream if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  11. Shape the Bunny: Once the cakes are fully cool, slice one of the 9-inch round cakes in half to form two ‘ears.’ Place the whole cake on a serving platter as the bunny’s face, then position the two halves on top as ears, securing them with frosting if needed.
  12. Frost the Cake: Apply a generous layer of white frosting to the entire cake, covering the main round and the ear pieces to create a seamless base for decorating.
  13. Add Shredded Coconut: Press shredded coconut over the frosted surface to mimic the texture of bunny fur, giving the cake a fluffy, tactile appearance.
  14. Decorate the Face: Tint a small portion of frosting with pink food coloring and pipe a cute nose on the bunny’s face. Use jelly beans or candies to make the eyes and a nose, or opt for small chocolate chips for a realistic look.
  15. Detail the Face: Pipe a smile and whiskers using additional frosting to bring the bunny’s expression to life.
  16. Optional Decoration: Tint the cake board green with food coloring to resemble grass and complete the festive Easter look.
  17. Serve: Your Easter Bunny Cake is now ready to serve. Enjoy this charming and delicious cake as the highlight of your holiday celebration.

Notes

  • Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream a teaspoon at a time until spreadable.
  • Use fresh shredded coconut for best texture and flavor.
  • You can substitute jelly beans with chocolate chips or edible candy eyes for decoration.
  • Toasting the shredded coconut slightly will add a nutty flavor and deeper color if desired.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend in the same quantity.

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