Turn two round cake layers into a cute bunny cake for your Easter gathering.
An adorable bunny cake is a favorite dessert for Easter celebrations.
A bunny cake is also a fun way to get the whole family involved in the Easter dessert.
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Learn how to make an Easter bunny cake, step by step.
Plus, get tips from our Test Kitchens for making the bestbunny cakeyou can.
Or you’re able to make it more special with favorite recipes.
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If you prefer homemade components, consider one of theseeditor-favorite cake recipesor theseincredible buttercream recipes.
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Make, bake, and cool the cake rounds.
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Make the pink frosting, and store both it and the buttercream until ready to use.
Ingredients
28-inch roundcake layers, baked and chilled until cold
1(16 oz.)
containerbuttercream icing(or 2 cups homemade frosting)
1(14 oz.
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Be sure to have a decorative tray or baking sheet, offset spatula, andpiping bagready.
The two larger side pieces will become the bunny ears.
Set the ears aside temporarily.
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Cut bow tie:
Take the center piece and cut the rounded pieces off each side.
Begin building the bunny cake:
Assemble the cake pieces on your baking sheet or decorative board.
Outline the bow tie or add accents to the cake with extra pink icing, if desired.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
