I love this easy bunny cake recipe! You do not have to be a professional baker to make this delicious dessert that will also look amazing on your Easter table. Even my kids love to get in on the fun. Start with a store-bought cake mix, add some frosting and sliced fruit and you are done! If you are looking for a more hand-held dessert, try our Easter Cupcakes. It is so simple to gather all the pantry staples and make this cake in just a few hours. Take your decorating skills to the next level with a few berries and some icing. Create this cute bunny cake for your friends and family this Easter season!
Ingredients for Bunny Cake
It is so simple to make this bunny cake from scratch or using a box mix! Either way, the flavor and bunny shape will be perfect. Wait until you see the smiles on everyone’s faces when they see your beautiful bunny cake!
Yellow Cake Mix – Of course, you can make a cake from scratch, but for convenience, I like to use a yellow cake mix. Water – The water adds moisture to the cake batter. Oil – Oil is another ingredient that adds moisture to the batter. Eggs – Eggs make your cake light and fluffy. Frosting – Again, homemade frosting works for this cake, but I used two containers of store-bought vanilla frosting. Decorations – For this cake I used sliced strawberries, blueberries, and a bag of black decorating icing.
How to Cut a Bunny-Shaped Cake
To make a bunny-shaped cake, once the cake is out of the oven and completely cooled. I cut one of the cake rounds into three pieces. It creates two outside pieces shaped like bunny ears and a middle piece shaped like a bow tie. I have also seen the bowtie piece used as a hair bow.
Decorating the Bunny Cake
It doesn’t take long for your creative side to start hopping in when making this easy bunny cake! This cake is so simple to make and decorate. Get the kids involved to help make it even more special!
Tips for Making the Bunny Cake
These simple tips make this bunny cake even easier! There are so many ways to perfect this cake and make it simple and cute. Try a few of these helpful tips to make one of the best bunny cakes!
Knife – You can use a sharp chef’s knife, but use a serrated knife for the best results. The lines you cut are similar to the lines on a baseball. Vanilla – Add vanilla extract to the cake and frosting for extra flavor. Chill – Before frosting the bunny cake place the whole cake in the refrigerator until it is cold or you are waiting to decorate it the day of. This is great when you are making it ahead and want the cake to be firm when frosting and decorating. Serving – Use a pretty serving tray, cardboard, or a charcuterie board to place the bunny cake on before frosting and decorating. Hold in place – Use the frosting as “glue” to hold the bunny cake in place. Use a small amount of frosting on the back of the cake to stick to the serving tray you are using. This will help the bunny cake stay in place and not slide around if moved or cut. Covering – If you need to cover the cute bunny cake with plastic wrap, use toothpicks all around the bunny and a few around the nose area to hold the plastic wrap off the frosting and decorations. Carefully remove the plastic wrap when ready to show it off!
Decoration Variations for the Bunny Cake
Make this bunny cake every year and make it different every time! Surprise your family and friends with a new bunny cake and new decorations every time they see it. It makes it more fun and creative when making this delicious bunny cake recipe!
Candy – Instead of berries try using candy! Black jelly beans or colored jelly beans are all so cute and can make a fun bowtie or bow for the bunny cake. Easter M&Ms are fun and can make a sweet treat too! Easter candy – Browse the Easter aisle and see what candy you can find that will shape and make this bunny cake come to life! Coconut – Make a grassy background using green coconut or a fun easter pastel color for the background or a shirt! Sprinkles – You can never go wrong with sprinkles! Find easter ones, pastel colors, or all your springtime favorites. Sprinkles are great for the ears, nose, and bow tie, or just one of those pieces of cake. The decorating is endless with sprinkles! Frosting – Decorate the whole cake with different piping and frosting colors. Make it as colorful and fun as you like!
Storing the Bunny Cake
Storing a cake in general is pretty simple! Cover the cake with plastic wrap, foil, or in an airtight container. Place in a cool area of the house or in the fridge to chill. When ready to eat, slice a piece of cake and enjoy! This easy easter bunny cake recipe will stay in storage for three to four days.
Plan Your Easter Dinner Menu
Now that you have your Easter dessert planned, check out some of our delicious Easter dinner recipes! Make a complete meal with your favorite main dish, side dishes, a salad, and you can’t forget the rolls!
How to Make a Bunny Cake
Honey Baked Ham Recipe
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Sweet Sautéed Asparagus
Dinner Rolls
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