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easter bunny cake

easter bunny cake

This delightful Easter Bunny Cake is a festive dessert perfect for celebrating the holiday. Shaped like a bunny, with a fluffy frosting, it is sure to impress your family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 round cake pans (9 inches)
  • 1 mixing bowls
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cake board or serving platter
  • 1 piping bag with a round tip
  • 1 toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups whipped cream or frosting store-bought or homemade
  • 0.5 cup coconut flakes optional, for decoration
  • assorted pieces candy like jellybeans or chocolate eggs, for decoration
  • food coloring optional, for coloring the frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour both round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, level the tops of the cakes with a knife if needed. Place one cake on the cake board or serving platter.
  • Spread a layer of whipped cream or frosting over the top of the first cake layer. Place the second cake on top.
  • Cover the entire cake with another layer of whipped cream or frosting. Use a spatula to create a smooth finish.
  • To create the bunny's ears, cut out heart shapes from the remaining cake or use additional frosting to shape ears. Place them on top of the cake.
  • If desired, color some of the remaining frosting pink or another color and use it to pipe details on the ears or around the cake.
  • Decorate with coconut flakes to resemble fur, and add candies for eyes and a nose.
  • Chill the cake in the refrigerator before serving to set the frosting.

Notes

You can use any flavor of cake mix if you prefer a different taste.
For a chocolate bunny, use chocolate frosting and omit the cocoa powder in the cake batter.
This cake can be made a day in advance; just store it covered in the refrigerator.