Bunny Cake Bliss: Celebrate Easter with This Moist Delight!
This Bunny Cake is a delightful and moist carrot cake, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- - 8-inch cake pans
- - Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 can Cooking Spray Used to grease the cake pans; substitute with butter or oil if desired.
- 160 g Light/Dark Brown Sugar Provides moisture and a rich flavor.
- 50 g Neutral Oil Consider using melted coconut oil or unsalted butter as a substitute.
- 50 g Granulated Sugar Enhances sweetness; no direct substitution necessary.
- 2 large Eggs For a vegan option, substitute with flaxseed meal.
- 0.5 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Can use almond extract for a slight variation.
- 150 g All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure; swap with gluten-free flour if needed.
- 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness for optimal rise.
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Feel free to substitute with pumpkin spice.
- 0.5 tsp Baking Soda Standard leavening ingredient.
- 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can serve as an alternative.
- 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt Standard table salt may be used.
- 0.125 tsp Ground Nutmeg Can be omitted if you don’t have it on hand.
- 110 g Grated Carrots Fresh carrots are recommended for flavor.
For the Frosting
- 3 sticks Unsalted Butter Can replace with dairy-free margarine.
- 690 g Confectioners' Sugar Crucial for texture, no substitutes.
- 0.25 cup Heavy Cream You could also use milk for a lighter version.
- 2 tsp More Vanilla Extract Additional flavoring for frosting.
- 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt Same notes as above.
For Decoration
- 340 g Sweetened Shredded Coconut Mimics bunny fur; unsweetened can be used.
- Store-bought or Homemade Rice Krispies Treats Create bunny ears.
- Pink Sanding Sugar, Jelly Beans, Green Food Coloring Choose colors that suit your festive theme.
Instructions
How to Make Bunny Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the light and dark brown sugars, neutral oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and well blended, around 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes with a crumb coat and refrigerate for stability. Then add a final layer of frosting, covering with shredded coconut.
- Decorate with jelly beans and Rice Krispies Treats to add fun bunny features.
- Serve on a beautiful platter surrounded by seasonal decorations.
Notes
Add spring flowers around the cake for a festive touch.