How to make Easter Bunny Cupcakes!

Springtime brings so many opportunities for cute baking projects! Easter gifts tend to be chocolate-themed (which we love!), but we know that not everyone is a choc-a-holic. For the cake lovers amongst you, finding easy ways to add a spring feel to your treats is a no-brainer. And these Easter bunny cupcakes are the perfect choice!

If you’re looking for inspiration that is both super cute and easy for the whole family to get involved with, you’ve found it! These adorable cupcakes are simple to make but look so effective. And while we’re calling them little Easter bunnies, they are perfect for any bunny-themed occasion through the year – baby showers, first birthdays, you name it!

So, let’s explore what you’ll need and how to make them.

Serving Size: 20-24 cupcakes Difficulty: Beginner Friendly Prep Time: Approx. 1 hour (half hour needed for buttercream to set) Cook time: Approx. 15mins

What you’ll need for your Easter Bunny Cupcakes…

We have selected a couple of our favourite products here but remember – you can have fun with the colours and flavours and customise your cupcakes to your own taste!

Step-by-Step Tutorial - Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Make sure you have the cupcakes you’re going to be using baked and cooled before you begin!

Step 1: Pipe your frosting

Take your FunCakes Enchanted Cream (or whatever frosting you have chosen) and pipe a wide circle in the middle of your cupcake.

Step 2: Flip your cupcakes upside down

Turn the cupcake upside down and press gently down onto a piece of parchment/baking paper until you can see the frosting appear at the edge of the cupcake case. Pop it in the fridge for around 30 minutes to set into a flat-topped shape!

Step 3: Dip your cupcakes into the coconut

When your frosting has set, peel the cupcake off the parchment paper and dip it into your bowl of desiccated coconut! This will give that effective, fur-like texture, and add a lovely bit of flavour. If, however, you aren’t a fan of coconut, you can skip this step!

Step 4: Cut out your marshmallow bunny ears

Take your marshmallow and cut it diagonally in half to create the perfect bunny ear shape!

Step 5: Add a pop of pink with food colouring

Take your pink food colouring and add it to your frosting. Mix together and when you’re happy with the shade, pipe a small amount onto each marshmallow half. Use your spatula or knife to smooth it out along the length of the marshmallow, before sticking them on to the cupcake. This will create the iconic bunny ear look!

Step 6: Add sprinkles for eyes

Next, take two small, round black sprinkles (we used the FunCakes Black Sprinkle Medley) to create the eyes.

Step 7: Create the tiny noses

And, using the FunCakes Choco Writer in Dark Choco, create tiny heart shapes on your parchment paper for the noses. These set quickly, ready for you to add them to the Bunny cupcakes to complete the face!

Step 8: Present your Easter Bunny Cupcakes in a cupcake box

Finally, it’s time to pop your adorable cupcakes into your cute cupcake box, ready to be presented in style.

Watch our Tutorial

More of a visual learner than a reader? We’ve got you! We always film these tutorials. You can view this edition on our sister site CCW's YouTube channel.

Pro Tips

• Short on time? Instead of putting the cupcakes in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the buttercream, pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes!
• Use an oil-based food colouring for best results - this formula works best for high-fat ingredients like buttercream!
• Add one of our cute Easter ribbons to your cupcake box to tie it all together and make your cupcakes into the perfect gift.

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These super cute bunny cupcakes are such a perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring! They’re a great activity for the family to try together over the Easter holidays and are sure to be the hit of any get-together.

Huge thank you to our amazing resident baker, Holly! As always, she’s created something the rest of our team members can’t wait to try out ourselves. And we know our cake decorating community will feel the same! Holly is always keen to hear your recommendations, so if you have a request for a future tutorial, drop us a message.

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