Bunny Cupcakes Vanilla Easter (Printable)

Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy buttercream, shredded coconut, and adorable bunny decorations featuring marshmallow ears and candy faces.

# What You Need:

→ Cupcakes

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

→ Buttercream Frosting

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Decorations

14 - 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
15 - 24 mini marshmallows
16 - Pink sanding sugar or edible pink glitter
17 - 24 candy eyes or mini chocolate chips
18 - 12 pink jelly beans or pink candies

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
04 - Add flour mixture to wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
06 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
07 - Spread a generous layer of buttercream frosting over cooled cupcakes.
08 - Dip each frosted cupcake into shredded coconut, pressing gently to adhere.
09 - Cut mini marshmallows in half diagonally. Dip sticky cut sides into pink sanding sugar to create ears.
10 - Insert two marshmallow ears into each cupcake. Add candy eyes, pink jelly bean nose, and extra coconut for cheeks if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The coconut gives these cupcakes an irresistibly fluffy texture that mimics real bunny fur
  • Children and adults alike cannot help but smile when they see the faces looking up at them
  • The assembly process becomes a fun group activity that turns dessert into memories
02 -
  • Cupcakes must be completely cool before frosting or the coconut will slide right off
  • Cut marshmallows with scissors dipped in water to prevent them from sticking
  • The ears need to be inserted at a slight angle to look natural and stay secure
03 -
  • Toast half the coconut for a two tone fur effect that looks incredibly realistic
  • Chill frosted cupcakes for 15 minutes before dipping to help coconut adhere better

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