Mini Easter Bunny Cakes (Printable)

Moist vanilla sponge shaped like bunnies, frosted with fluffy buttercream and decorated with vibrant candies.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cakes

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

→ Buttercream

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Food coloring in pink, green, and yellow (optional)

→ Decoration

14 - Mini marshmallows
15 - White chocolate chips or candy melts
16 - Pink candy-coated chocolates for noses
17 - Mini chocolate chips for eyes
18 - Shredded coconut or green sprinkles for grass
19 - Edible markers (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Add half of the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, followed by half of the milk. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing well. Add milk and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy. Divide into portions and tint with food coloring as desired.
09 - Apply buttercream frosting evenly to the top surface of each cooled cake.
10 - Cut marshmallows in half for ears, position pink candies for noses, place mini chocolate chips for eyes, and add shredded coconut or sprinkles for grass base. Apply white chocolate chips or melted candy for bunny teeth if desired.
11 - Place decorated cakes on a serving platter, garnishing the platter with additional shredded coconut or sprinkles for a festive appearance.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for Easter celebrations and kids' parties with adorable bunny decorations
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients you likely already have
  • Fun activity to do with children who can help with decorating
  • Moist vanilla sponge cake paired with fluffy buttercream frosting
  • Customizable with different colors and candy decorations
  • Individual portions make serving and sharing effortless
02 -
  • Use an ice cream scoop to ensure evenly sized cakes that bake uniformly
  • Let kids help with the decorating process for added fun and family bonding
  • Prepare the buttercream while the cakes are baking to save time
  • Store decorated cakes in the refrigerator if using real buttercream on a warm day
  • Check candy and sprinkle labels for allergens and cross-contamination risks
  • Use a piping bag fitted with a round tip for more controlled frosting application
Go Back