This Easter Bunny Cake is going to be the show-stopper at your Easter Brunch Celebration this year! Made with a simple cake mix, cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut, yet it's decorated with the cutest embellishments!
Even if you don't have any "decorating skills," you can still create this adorable cake. Get ready to wow your family with this amazing Easter-inspired dessert.
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When looking to put together a fun Easter Bunny Cake, I thought of the fun ways of using a bunny cake pan or perhaps baking a few round cakes and shaping them into a bunny.
However, I wanted something EASY! That everyone could do and not be intimated by the design.
I searched on Amazon and found this cute bunny ears and face cake topper that would fit perfectly on top of a simple white cake made with a box of cake mix.
The best thing about this cake is there is no real decorating involved! If you can bake a cake using a boxed cake mix, you can create this adorable whimsical cake!
Make sure you check out my other Easter Egg Cake recipe next!
Looking for more Easy Desserts to serve for the Easter holiday? Try my Easter Bunny Cupcakes, Spring Sugar Cookies or my Easter Bundt Cake...yum!
Table of Contents
- How to make a box cake mix taste like bakery?
- Looking for help with Easter Preparation?
- How do you decorate a cake in a simple way?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- Recipe Variations
- 🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
- Quick Tip
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Storage Tips
- Freezing Tips
- Top Tip
- Should you refrigerate a cake with cream cheese frosting?
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
How to make a box cake mix taste like bakery?
When you want to doctor your cake mix up a little to make it taste like it came from a bakery, try adding milk in place of water and an extra egg. You can also replace the oil called for by doubling the amount with melted butter.
Check out my other Cake Mix Baking Secrets and grab the free printable with tips on creating delicious, easy desserts using a box of cake mix.
Looking for help with Easter Preparation?
Click here now to check out my Let's Do Brunch Easter Celebration Digital Cookbook! prepare for a delicious celebration!
It's the ultimate guide to crafting your dream Easter brunch featuring 11 easy-to-make recipes, Prep-Ahead Tips, Planning Checklists, and Fun Kid's Activities!
How do you decorate a cake in a simple way?
For this cake, I decided to keep it really easy and purchase a bunny decorating kit that comes with the bunny ears, eyes, and nose. Below is the exact kit I ordered from Amazon. It can be used again, so it's a great investment!
Adding coconut adds a cute fur texture and the frosting doesn't have to be perfect since it's covered with coconut.
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Wilton Aluminum 8-Inch Round Cake Pan Set, 2-Piece
Icing Spatula Offset Spatula SetPorcelain Cake Stand, Round Dessert Stand100 Pieces Happy Easter Napkins
📋Ingredients
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Recipe Variations
Add half a teaspoon of almond extract to the cake batter for a delicious flavor!
Check out my other recipe for Easter Bunny Cupcakes!
Or you might enjoy THIS recipe - How to Make Bunny Tail Cake Balls
🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Follow the instructions on the cake mix to prepare the batter.
Step 2: Divide the batter evenly between two 9-inch round cake pans and bake according to the package directions. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely before decorating.
Quick Tip
For a fun pop of color when you cut into the cake, you can use pink frosting to spread between the two cake layers.
Step 3: Place one layer of cake on top of the other, spreading a layer of frosting between them. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Step 4: To achieve a smooth finish, dip the offset spatula or a bench scraper in warm water, then wipe it dry before using it to smooth the frosting on the cake. This helps the spatula glide over the frosting without sticking, resulting in a more even surface.
Step 5: Coat the entire cake with shredded coconut. Gently press handfuls of shredded coconut onto the sides and top of the frosted cake.
Step 6: Lightly pat the coconut onto the frosting to ensure it adheres well without disturbing the frosting underneath.
Step 7: Finally, add the bunny ears to the top of the cake and the eyes and mouth to the front of the cake.
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Storage Tips
Cover with a cake keeper or cake box and refrigerate for up to 3 days since it has cream cheese icing.
Freezing Tips
To freeze the decorated cake, place the cake in the freezer for about an hour to firm up the icing. Once the icing is firm, wrap the cake in plastic wrap really well then wrap in a layer of aluminum foil.
To defrost, remove the aluminum and plastic wrap so you won't mess up the icing once it's defrosted. Place in the fridge overnight for it to thaw. Set on the counter an hour before serving to warm up to room temperature.
Top Tip
Make sure the cake is completely cooled before you start decorating it.
Set your cake up over a sheet pan to catch the coconut that falls while pressing it into the sides of the cake for easy clean up.
Should you refrigerate a cake with cream cheese frosting?
Yes, it is recommended to refrigerate a cake with cream cheese frosting. Cream cheese frosting can spoil quickly if left at room temperature and needs to be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To keep the cake fresh for up to 5 days, store it in an airtight container or wrap it securely with plastic wrap. Make sure to allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
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📖 Recipe Card
Easter Bunny Cake
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce box white cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 16 ounce containers cream cheese frosting
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Method
- Prepare the cake as directed on the package in two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely, then stack the two cake layers on top of each other with a layer of frosting in between each cake.
- Spread an even layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- Lightly press the shredded coconut all over the tops and sides of the cake.
- Press the bunny ears into the top of the cake and decorate the front of the cake with the eyes and mouth that come with the kit.
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Leanna says
This little Easter bunny cake is beyond cute, and I like that you can purchase the embellishments. Anyone could make this fun easy cake.
Lois says
Thank you!