Easter Bunny Cake Coconut (Printable)

Whimsical bunny-shaped cake adorned with fluffy coconut fur and colorful jelly bean details for spring.

# What You Need:

→ Cake

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Frosting

10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
13 - 2 to 4 tablespoons milk

→ Decorations

14 - 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
15 - 1 large pink jelly bean for tail
16 - 4 large white jelly beans for paws
17 - 4 small pink jelly beans for paw pads
18 - Pink food coloring, optional for ear details
19 - 2 mini chocolate chips or black jelly beans for eyes

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
04 - Alternately add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
07 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract and enough milk to reach spreadable consistency.
08 - Cut one cake round in half to create two semicircles. Place whole cake round on serving platter to form bunny body. Stand semicircles upright at one end to create bunny back and head.
09 - From second cake, cut out two ear shapes and two paw shapes using a knife. Attach ears and paws to bunny body using frosting.
10 - Frost entire bunny cake generously with prepared frosting.
11 - Press shredded coconut over frosted cake to resemble bunny fur.
12 - Place pink jelly bean for tail on rear. Arrange white and pink jelly beans on paws for pads. Add mini chocolate chips or black jelly beans for eyes. Tint some coconut pink with food coloring for ear details if desired.
13 - Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Adorable presentation that becomes the centerpiece of any Easter celebration
  • Homemade vanilla cake is moist, tender, and far superior to boxed mixes
  • Creative shaping and decorating makes this a fun family project
  • Fluffy coconut coating adds delightful texture and sweetness
  • Customizable with food coloring and candy decorations
  • Serves 12 people, perfect for spring gatherings and parties
02 -
  • Sift the powdered sugar before making frosting to ensure a silky-smooth texture without lumps
  • Use an offset spatula for easier frosting application and smoother coverage
  • Toast the coconut lightly for 5 minutes at 325°F for deeper flavor and golden color
  • Keep extra frosting on hand to repair any decorating mishaps
  • Freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 2 months for future use
  • Take photos of the assembly process to help with future cake-shaping projects
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