{"id":1158,"date":"2014-04-18T09:27:08","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T13:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2014-04-18T09:27:08","modified_gmt":"2014-04-18T13:27:08","slug":"bunny-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/bunny-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bunny Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

This sweet little cake brings with it so many wonderful memories!\u00a0 My grandmother would make a bunny cake every Easter for many years and involved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the tradition.\u00a0 It\u2019s the perfect baking project for little hands, but young and old have had fun decorating their own cake giving their bunny their creative stamp!\u00a0 This cake is a super simple treat!<\/p>\n

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Today I took the easy way out with a cake mix and ready-made frosting, but I\u2019ve also made the cake and frosting from scratch.\u00a0 I will include those recipes. Oh, and either way, the two layers will make two bunny cakes!<\/p>\n

So, here\u2019s how to get started! Gather your ingredients and supplies. There is no limit to items you can use to make your bunny\u2019s face, but I\u2019ll tell you what I used today.<\/p>\n

I baked a yellow cake mix in 2 \u2013 9\u201d cake pans, removed the layers from the pans, and cooled on racks.\u00a0 Next, cut right down the center of one of the layers.<\/p>\n

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Frost the bottom side of one of the halves. With the frosting acting as your glue, put the two layers together (matching the bottoms) and stand them on a cake plate.\u00a0 This is your bunny\u2019s body.<\/p>\n

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Now frost the entire bunny.\u00a0 Then lightly press coconut all over the body, gathering up coconut that falls onto the plate and reapplying it to the cake.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s time to make your bunny\u2019s face!\u00a0 I used chocolate chips for eyes, pink frosting for the nose, uncooked spaghetti for the whiskers, and white card stock for the ears.\u00a0 I can remember my grandmother cutting ears from an empty gallon milk jug!\u00a0 A pink jelly bean makes a perfect nose, too.\u00a0 I\u2019ve also used red licorice string for whiskers and a big marshmallow for a tail!\u00a0 Use your imagination!<\/p>\n

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Finally, put some coconut in a glass jar with a lid, add 2 or 3 drops of green food coloring, put on the lid, and shake vigorously for a minute or two.\u00a0 Now you have green grass to place around your little bunny!\u00a0 Add a few colorful jelly beans or candy eggs for fun, and you\u2019ve got an adorable bunny cake!\u00a0 Simple!<\/p>\n

You can make a second cake to share with someone special, or wrap the remaining layer and freeze for a future dessert.<\/p>\n

Here are the recipes I mentioned earlier in the post.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 cup sugar<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup butter, softened<\/p>\n

2 eggs<\/p>\n

2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/p>\n

1 \u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n

1 \u00be teaspoons baking powder<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup milk<\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 350degrees.\u00a0 Grease and flour 2 \u2013 9\u201d round cake pans.<\/p>\n

Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.<\/p>\n

Beat eggs in a separate bowl just till combined and stir into the creamed mixture; add vanilla.<\/p>\n

In a separate bowl combine flour, and baking powder.\u00a0 Then add to creamed mixture slowly, mixing well by hand. Stir in milk until batter is no longer lumpy.<\/p>\n

Divide batter evenly into pans.\u00a0 Bake 25 to 30 minutes. When cake is done toothpick will come out clean.<\/p>\n

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Buttercream Frosting<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 cups confectioners\u2019 sugar<\/p>\n

1 cup butter, softened<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons milk<\/p>\n

Cream sugar and butter using a mixer on low for 1 minute and then medium for 2 more minutes.<\/p>\n

Add vanilla and milk mixing 1 \u2013 2 minutes longer to get your desired spreading consistency.\u00a0 If icing is too thin, simply add confectioners\u2019 sugar 1 tablespoon<\/em> at time. If too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon<\/em> at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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