Easter Bunny Cake Sprinkles (Printable)

A festive bunny-shaped cake with a surprise sprinkle center, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.

# What you'll need:

→ Cake

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Hidden Sprinkle Center

09 - 1 cup assorted sprinkles

→ Buttercream Frosting

10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 4 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
13 - 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
14 - Pink food coloring, optional

→ Decoration

15 - Shredded coconut for bunny fur, optional
16 - Candy eyes
17 - Pink jelly beans or pink candy for nose
18 - Marshmallows for tail and ears, optional

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
04 - Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
07 - Once cool, level cakes if necessary. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut a hole in the center of one cake layer.
08 - Place the intact cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of buttercream, then top with the cake layer with the hole. Fill the hole with sprinkles. Place cake cut-out on top to seal.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and milk until fluffy and spreadable.
10 - Frost entire cake with buttercream. Use one round as the face, cut the other round to make ears and a bowtie. Assemble on a large board.
11 - Decorate with coconut for fur, candy eyes, pink frosting or candies for nose and ears, and marshmallows for tail if desired.
12 - Chill for 30 minutes before serving to help set the frosting and surprise center.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hidden sprinkle center creates an unforgettable surprise moment when you slice the cake
  • Adorable bunny shape makes it a show-stopping centerpiece for Easter celebrations
  • Soft, tender vanilla cake pairs perfectly with creamy buttercream frosting
  • Medium difficulty level means it's achievable for home bakers with some experience
  • Customizable decorations let you add your own creative touches with coconut, candies, and marshmallows
02 -
  • Level your cake layers with a serrated knife or cake leveler for the most stable assembly
  • Use a 3-inch round cutter that's clean and dry to create the sprinkle cavity
  • Chill the assembled cake before frosting to lock in moisture and make decorating easier
  • Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting first, then chill before adding the final decorative layer
  • Check candy and sprinkle packaging for nut or soy traces if serving guests with allergies
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