Easter Bunny Cake Delight (Print out)

Festive bunny-shaped cake with a hidden sprinkle center, perfect for joyful celebrations and delighting guests.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Hidden Sprinkle Center

09 - 1 cup assorted sprinkles

→ Buttercream Frosting

10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 4 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
14 - Pink food coloring, optional

→ Decoration

15 - Shredded coconut for fur, optional
16 - Candy eyes
17 - Pink jelly beans or pink candy for nose
18 - Marshmallows for tail and ears, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
04 - Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
07 - Once cool, level cakes if necessary. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut a hole in the center of one cake layer.
08 - Place the intact cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of buttercream, then top with the cake layer with the hole.
09 - Fill the hole with sprinkles. Place cake cut-out from the hole on top to seal.
10 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk until fluffy and spreadable.
11 - Frost entire cake with buttercream. Use one round as the face, cut the other round to make ears and a bowtie. Assemble on a large board.
12 - Decorate with coconut for fur, candy eyes, pink frosting or candies for nose and ears, and marshmallows for tail if desired.
13 - Chill for 30 minutes before serving to help set the frosting and surprise center.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hidden sprinkle center creates an unforgettable surprise moment when slicing
  • Versatile decorating options allow you to customize the bunny's appearance
  • Classic vanilla cake recipe is moist, tender, and crowd-pleasing
  • Perfect interactive baking project for families with children
  • Impressive presentation that's easier to achieve than it looks
02 -
  • Use gel food coloring for more vivid ear and nose decorations without thinning the frosting
  • Chill the cake layers before cutting to make shaping the bunny ears cleaner and easier
  • Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting first, chill it, then add the final decorative layer for a professional finish
  • Press shredded coconut onto the frosted cake gently using your hands for even coverage
  • Cut the sprinkle-filled portion with a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry between slices
  • Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving
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