Wednesday, April 20

Easter Bunny Cake

I have been making these bunny cakes since I made my first one with my mom when I was five years old. There have been some years when I haven't made them, but it just doesn't feel like Easter without Easter Bunny Cake.


This is a fun cake to make with your kids - whether you have little kids or big kids. 

Bunny Cake How To:

1. Make an 8 or 9-inch single round cake layer of your favorite cake recipe.

2. Cut the layer in half.

3. Make your favorite buttercream recipe and 'glue' the two halves of the cake together.

4. Cut a wedge of cake out where you think the head and body should separate. Put this wedge in the back. This is the bunny's tail.


5. Press sweetened coconut onto the butter cream frosting to make the fur.

6. Cut out bunny ears from construction paper. We always make them oversized.

7. Dye some coconut with green food coloring to make the grass.

8. Place pink jelly beans for the eyes and nose and sprinkle more onto the grass.

9. Enjoy!
Posted by Elaine
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14 comments:

  1. UnknownWednesday, April 20, 2011 at 7:15:00 PM PDT

    Oh, Elaine, I love this! What a special memory and darling Easter cake! So creative--love those big ears!

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  2. RyanWednesday, April 20, 2011 at 8:19:00 PM PDT

    How cute-- I love his ears!! This is great and what a fun tradition to do with your Mom! He looks very yummy!! Happy Easter!

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  3. KennThursday, April 21, 2011 at 4:19:00 AM PDT

    Very cute!! A great Easter tradition! Love the huge ears!

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  4. AnonymousThursday, April 21, 2011 at 4:22:00 AM PDT

    Very impressive cake!

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  5. Ronda KisnerThursday, April 21, 2011 at 6:07:00 AM PDT

    So cute! If I had a child to bake for I would be making this.

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  6. Mary BergfeldThursday, April 21, 2011 at 8:01:00 AM PDT

    What a cute idea. The cake is pretty enough to serve as a centerpiece until dessert time. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  7. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeThursday, April 21, 2011 at 9:45:00 AM PDT

    I make a fudge lamb every Easter...yours is adorable! I've tagged you on my latest blog post :)

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  8. SereneThursday, April 21, 2011 at 10:12:00 AM PDT

    Too cute! My big kid would love it.

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  9. AdrianaThursday, April 21, 2011 at 10:58:00 AM PDT

    I love this cake! My godsons would flip if I made it for them... but then again, I'd have to make two so they don't fight over who gets to make the bunny ears. Happy Easter!

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  10. AnonymousThursday, April 21, 2011 at 1:17:00 PM PDT

    That looks like a lot of fun to make! I love that it's so versatile and can be used with your favourite cake/icing combinations.

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  11. Sophie MunnsThursday, April 21, 2011 at 4:27:00 PM PDT

    love this cake Elaine...
    what a wonderful tradition...carried on since you were five!
    That can only add to the anticipation.
    Enjoy your Easter celebration.
    Sophie

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  12. KarenPThursday, April 21, 2011 at 4:33:00 PM PDT

    So cute! Thanks for sharing the instructions - I will be keeping these. This cake reminds me of a childhood story where my sister proudly showed off the bunny cake she picked out and then dropped it on the way back to the kitchen. She was devastated!

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  13. CakelawFriday, April 22, 2011 at 1:43:00 AM PDT

    This cake is adorable Elaine! I am a big kid, but I want one.

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  14. mike509Friday, April 22, 2011 at 1:28:00 PM PDT

    A wonderful creation - so glad it brings back memories! Just perfect for Easter - for kids of ALL ages!

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