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Easter Bunny Cake

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A fun and festive Easter Bunny Cake made with soft vanilla cake layers, creamy frosting, and playful decorations, perfect as a cheerful holiday centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Shredded coconut (for decoration)
  • Candy eyes
  • Jelly beans or small candies
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
  7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Cool cakes completely before assembling.
  9. Cut one cake into ear shapes and a bow tie, and leave the other whole for the face.
  10. Arrange pieces on a serving plate to form a bunny shape.
  11. Prepare frosting by beating butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until creamy.
  12. Frost the entire cake evenly.
  13. Decorate with shredded coconut, candy eyes, and candies to create features.
  14. Add food coloring to frosting if desired for decorative accents.

Notes

  • Use chocolate or carrot cake for a flavor variation.
  • Substitute coconut with sprinkles if preferred.
  • Make cake layers ahead and decorate later.
  • Let cake come to room temperature before serving for best texture.
  • Freeze cake layers without decorations for up to 2 months.
  • This is a great recipe for kids to help decorate.

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