Easter Bunny Shaped Cake (Printable)

Festive vanilla cake shaped like an adorable bunny, covered in coconut and buttercream for Easter celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Frosting

10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt

→ Decoration

15 - 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
16 - Pink food coloring
17 - Jelly beans or mini candies
18 - Pink and white fondant or marshmallows

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
04 - Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
07 - Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and enough milk to achieve a spreadable consistency.
08 - Leave one cake round whole for the face. Cut the second round into two equal ovals for ears, and the remaining center into a bow tie shape.
09 - Arrange the face, ears, and bow tie on a large serving tray.
10 - Spread a thin layer of frosting over the entire cake pieces. Chill for 20 minutes.
11 - Frost the cake fully and press shredded coconut over the entire surface for fur.
12 - Tint a small amount of coconut with a drop of pink food coloring for the inner ears. Gently press onto the ear sections.
13 - Use fondant or marshmallows for ears, and place candies for the nose, eyes, and any other decorations as desired.
14 - Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 4 days.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The surprise on everyones face when they realize you shaped this yourself is absolutely worth the effort
  • Moist vanilla cake paired with creamy buttercream creates that classic birthday cake flavor everyone remembers fondly
  • Coconut adds texture and transforms simple frosting into something that looks remarkably like fur
02 -
  • Completely cool cakes before cutting or frosting, otherwise pieces will crumble and frosting will melt right off
  • Work quickly when applying coconut, as buttercream sets and coconut will not stick once frosting firms up
  • Chill the crumb coated cake for at least 20 minutes, this prevents crumbs from marring the final frosting layer
03 -
  • Freeze the cake layers wrapped in plastic for up to a month, thaw overnight before decorating for easier scheduling
  • Toast half the coconut for a two-tone fur effect that adds depth and visual interest to your bunny

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