Description
The Easter Bunny Cake is a whimsical dessert that delights the senses with its soft, moist layers and rich, creamy frosting. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of vanilla, complemented by the playful decoration that brings joy to any festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pink, green, yellow)
- Decoration:
- Chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Shredded coconut (for fur)
- Gummy candies (for nose and ears)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake. Use food coloring to tint portions of the frosting for decoration.
- Decorate the cake with chocolate chips for eyes, shredded coconut for fur, and gummy candies for the nose and ears.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Leftover cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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