Best Super Simple Candy Bunny Cake Recipes

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EASY BUNNY CAKE



Easy Bunny Cake image

A simple version of a coconut white cake shaped like a bunny head!

Provided by Joni Ehman

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 ¾ cups flaked coconut
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla frosting
30 small jellybeans
4 red licorice

Steps:

  • Heat oven and prepare two 9 inch round baking pans as directed on cake box. Prepare cake batter with as directed on package adding in 1/2 cup of coconut. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake and cool cake as directed on package.
  • When cooled, place one whole 9 inch cake layer on serving tray, forming the bunny's head. Cut 2 convex shaped ears from each side of the second layer, place on each side of head to form ears. Use concave shaped piece for the bowtie, place about 1/2 inch below head.
  • Frost entire bunny covering top and sides of bunny. Pat remaining 3 1/4 cup coconut evenly over top and sides. Decorate the bunny face and bowtie with jellybeans and use the licorice to make whiskers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 361.8 mg, Sugar 48 g

MAGICIAN'S BUNNY CAKE



Magician's Bunny Cake image

Two baked cake layers, creamy frosting and a variety of purchased candies magically go together to make a terrific birthday cake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ party rainbow chip, yellow or lemon cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
Tray or cardboard (20x16 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil
2 containers (16 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy or Whipped vanilla frosting
Colored sugars
Black shoestring licorice
2 coconut and marshmallow-covered chocolate cake balls with creamy filling
2 large black gumdrops
1 pink licorice candy
1 large red gumdrop
2 pieces candy-coated gum
2 sticks striped fruit-flavored gum

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and cool cake as directed on box for two 8- or 9-inch rounds. For easier handling, refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes. Cut one round as shown in diagram.
  • Arrange pieces on tray as shown. Attach pieces with small amount of frosting. Frost with a thin layer of frosting to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate or freeze 30 to 60 minutes to set frosting. Frost entire cake. Sprinkle tie with colored sugars, and outline with shoestring licorice.
  • Arrange cake balls on frosting for cheeks. Insert short strips of shoestring licorice into cheeks for whiskers. Outline eyes with shoestring licorice; add short strips for eyelashes. Use black gumdrops for pupils of eyes, pink licorice candy for nose, red gumdrop for mouth and gum for teeth. Cut striped gum into narrow pieces and place in centers of ears. Decorate with magician's hat and magic wand if desired. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 3 1/2 g

EASY BUNNY CAKE



Easy Bunny Cake image

Ready for the cutest cake your Easter dessert table has ever seen? This easy bunny cake comes together quickly thanks to the help of Betty's cake mix and ready-to-spread frosting. Once the cake is baked and coated in a creamy vanilla frosting, the fun can finally begin. Decorate your bunnies with mini marshmallows and jelly beans and soon you'll see these silly rabbits come to life. Not to mention this cake is the perfect Easter baking project for any little bakers who want to get in on the fun. What are you waiting for? It's time to hop to it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
Betty Crocker™ purple and/or pink neon gel food color
Construction paper (inedible)
2 small marshmallows, cut in half, flattened
2 small jelly beans, cut in half
2 (5-inch) strips rainbow-colored sour candy, separated into strips
2 large jelly beans or candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies
2 pieces rectangular-shaped white chewing gum, cut in half
2 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In medium bowl, tint 1 container frosting with neon purple food color. Using 1 cake round, cut in half to form 2 semicircles. Put halves together with 1/4 cup frosting to form body. Place upright on serving plate, cut side down.
  • Frost cake with frosting. Cut ears from construction paper; wrap ends that will be inserted into cake with plastic food wrap. Insert into cake. Using toothpicks to attach, use 2 small marshmallow halves and 2 small jelly bean halves for eyes. Use large jelly bean for nose and sour candy strips for whiskers. Place gum halves just below nose for teeth. Use large marshmallow for tail.
  • Repeat with remaining cake to make second bunny, using neon pink food color. Frost and decorate as above. Remove ears, plastic wrap and toothpicks before serving. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 4 g

SUPER SIMPLE CANDY BUNNY CAKE



Super Simple Candy Bunny Cake image

Want to serve an adorable and easy homemade dessert this Easter? Try this super simple Candy Bunny Cake. It starts with boxed cake mix and store-bought frosting. Then it's decorated with festive candy that can also be found at the supermarket. Get creative with the decorations. Black licorice would make great whiskers or use...

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box favorite boxed cake mix, plus ingredients to make the cake
2 can(s) white frosting, 16 oz each
1 tube(s) Wilton gel, pink
1 tube(s) Wilton gel, black
1 tube(s) Wilton squeezable frosting, purple
DECORATIONS
1 bag(s) jelly beans
1 bag(s) Sixlets, purple
spring colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • 1. Mix cake according to directions.
  • 2. Pour into two round cake pans.
  • 3. Bake cakes according to directions.
  • 4. Completely cool cakes.
  • 5. Gather decorating supplies.
  • 6. Cut cakes according to diagram.
  • 7. Assemble cake according to the diagram to resemble a bunny.
  • 8. Start to frost the cake. Be sure to fill in any gaps and be careful to not spread too many crumbs.
  • 9. Clean up the edges with a paper towel.
  • 10. Completely cover the cake with white frosting.
  • 11. Outline the bow tie.
  • 12. Add sprinkles and Sixlets candies.
  • 13. Use black jelly beans for the eyes.
  • 14. Add a pink jelly bean for the nose and pink gel for the mouth.
  • 15. Black gel creates whiskers.
  • 16. Pipe pink gel for the ears.
  • 17. White jelly beans around the head.
  • 18. Add pink jelly beans around the ears.
  • 19. For easier cutting, place the decorated cake in the fridge for about an hour to firm up.

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