Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

My family isnt one with tons of traditions.

Manyfamily traditionsoccur around the holidays, and even more are food-based.

Its certainly easier to stay committed to a tradition when its delicious.

Southern Living Bunny Cake on a table with plates, forks, glasses, and extra candy

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One yearly baking project my mom and I will never give up?

(Or trySouthern Livings Bunny Cake Recipe here.)

But rest assured: There will always be a Bunny Cake at Easter.

Easter Bunny Cake

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And thats the whole point of family traditionsyou can always count on them.

Don’t give up on family traditions.

Its okay to alter them depending on your circumstances; the sentiment is still there.

Bunny Cake

Its our favorite way to top the cake, but feel free to useany frosting recipeyou prefer.

From there, go wild with the decorations, especially on the bunnys bow tie.

Jellybeans are a go-to, as well as Twizzler whiskers.

Southern Living Bunny Cake how to cut cake layer

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Your bunny does not have to be beautiful, and honestly, it probably wont be a looker.

All that matters is you have fun and make a sweet memory.

Southern Living Bunny Cake Ingredients

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