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Bunny Butt Cake Recipe

Bunny Butt Cake Recipe

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Create a whimsical Bunny Butt Cake with our easy recipe. Perfect for Easter or any fun gathering, this delightful dessert combines delicious flavors with an adorable design, guaranteed to bring smiles and joy to everyone. Enjoy baking and sharing this charming treat!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pans (Round Or Square),
  • Cooling rack
  • Small saucepan (if needed for warm buttermilk)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Knife for shaping fondant
  • Piping bags (optional, for decorating)
  • Cake stand or serving platter

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 5 ounces vegetable oil
  • 10 ounces buttermilk slightly warm

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces pasteurized egg whites from a box
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Decorating:

  • Shredded coconut for bunny fur
  • Pink fondant for bunny paws and nose
  • 1 cup white fondant
  • 1 teaspoon green food coloring
  • ¼ cup jelly beans

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Prepare Dry Ingredients:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

Add Oil and Buttermilk:

  • With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the vegetable oil and warm buttermilk. Mix until smooth.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

  • Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in batches, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.

Bake the Cake:

  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, pasteurized egg whites, and salt. Continue beating until smooth and creamy.

Decorate the Cake:

  • Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the entire cake. Use a spatula to create a smooth, even surface.

Create Bunny Decorations:

  • Shape the white fondant into small balls for the bunny’s tail and paws. Use pink fondant to create the bunny’s nose and paws. Shape the shredded coconut to cover the sides of the cake as the bunny’s fur.
  • Use green food coloring to create a grassy base around the bunny’s feet with fondant, if desired. Place jelly beans on the cake for extra decoration (perhaps as the bunny’s eyes or decoration around the bunny).

Serve and Enjoy!

  • Let the cake set for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Slice and enjoy your festive Bunny Butt Cake!
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