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Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Easter Bunny Cupcakes
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These charming and festive Easter Bunny Cupcakes are quick and simple to make, transforming basic cupcakes into delightful holiday treats with adorable bunny decorations. Perfect for Easter gatherings or seasonal celebrations, they offer fun, flavor, and customization options suitable for all skill levels.

Ingredients

Cupcake Base

  • Boxed cupcake mix or homemade batter (vanilla, chocolate, lemon, strawberry, carrot, or gluten-free/vegan options)

Frosting

  • Buttercream frosting (or cream cheese frosting, whipped ganache, or vegan/dairy-free alternatives)
  • Pink candy melts or pink icing (for ears and noses)

Decorations

  • Mini marshmallows (for bunny tails, or small cotton candy puffs/piped frosting as substitute)
  • Large marshmallows (cut in half diagonally for ears)
  • Chocolate chips or edible markers (to draw eyes, whiskers, and mouth)
  • Shredded coconut (optional, for textured bunny fur)
  • Pastel-colored sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bake Your Cupcakes: Prepare your cupcake batter according to your chosen recipe or box instructions. Pour the batter into cupcake liners and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely to ensure smooth frosting application.
  2. Prepare Buttercream Frosting: While the cupcakes cool, whip up a batch of buttercream frosting. This will act as the base for decorations and create a soft fur-like texture when piped. Divide some frosting into a small bowl and tint it pink for the bunny noses and ears.
  3. Frost the Cupcakes: Using a spatula or piping bag, generously coat each cooled cupcake with buttercream frosting. For texture, gently sprinkle shredded coconut on top to mimic soft bunny fur, or leave smooth for a cleaner look.
  4. Create Bunny Ears and Tails: Cut large marshmallows diagonally to form ears. Dip the inner diagonal slice in pink candy melts or icing to add the pink inner ear detail. Place two ears firmly on top of each cupcake, pressing gently into the frosting. Attach a mini marshmallow to the back or side of each cupcake to serve as a fluffy bunny tail.
  5. Add Bunny Faces: Use chocolate chips or edible markers to draw eyes, a small nose, and whiskers on the cupcakes. Alternatively, small dots of melted chocolate can be used to add delicate facial features.

Notes

  • Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure decorations stay in place.
  • Use a piping bag for frosting application to achieve better control and a professional finish.
  • Press marshmallow ears firmly but gently into frosting so they don’t topple.
  • Keep candy melts warm; if they harden too quickly, warm gently over low heat before dipping.
  • Plan face placement ahead of time to avoid misaligned expressions.

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Keywords: Easter, Bunny, Cupcakes, Festive, Holiday Dessert, Kids Friendly, Quick Recipe, Spring

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