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A bunny cake on pink baking sheet surrounded by jelly beans
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5 from 11 votes

Bunny Cake

This easy Bunny Cake is the perfect Easter dessert. Made with cake mix, frosting, strawberries, and blueberries, it is simple, cute, and fun for kids to help decorate.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Decorating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bunny cake, easter cake
Servings: 16
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • 2 8-inch round cake pans
  • Bread Knife
  • Icing Knife
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • frosting this cake needs about 4 cups of frosting
  • strawberries sliced, for decorating
  • blueberries for decorating
  • black decorating icing for the eyes and whiskers

Instructions

  • Add cake mix, water, oil, and eggs to a large bowl and mix until combined. Pour into two 8-inch round cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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  • Once the cakes are cooled, cut one cake as pictured. The two outside pieces will be the ears and the middle piece will be the bowtie.
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  • Arrange the cake pieces on a large pan or platter.
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  • Frost all of the cake including the sides.
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  • For the ears, slice strawberries and place them in a line in the center of each ear.
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  • To decorate the bowtie, use blueberries to outline the middle and sides of the tie.
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  • For the face, use the black decorating icing to pipe eyes and whiskers. Place a small strawberry slice under the eyes to make a nose.
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Notes

  • A yellow cake mix is my go-to, but white, vanilla, strawberry, or carrot cake also work.
  • Make sure the cakes are completely cool before cutting.
  • A serrated knife gives the cleanest cuts for the ears and bow tie.
  • Use a little frosting underneath the cake pieces to help hold the bunny shape in place.
  • You can decorate with berries, candy, coconut, or sprinkles depending on the look you want.
  • This cake can be made 1 to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Leftovers keep well for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg