Bunny Cake
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5
Bunny Cake
Description
This Bunny Cake is assembled by baking two round yellow cakes from a cake mix, which are then cut to form bunny-shaped components. The outer pieces become the ears, and the center piece forms a bowtie shape. The cakes are fully frosted on all sides to provide a smooth base for decoration.
The decoration uses fresh strawberries sliced and lined in the center of each ear to add color and definition, while blueberries outline the bowtie’s shape. Black decorating icing is used to pipe facial details like eyes and whiskers, with a small slice of strawberry below the eyes for the nose. The combination of frosting and fresh fruit adds colorful visual appeal and texture contrast to the soft crumb of the cake.
This cake is suitable for festive occasions or children’s celebrations where a playful, recognizable bunny design can be presented. It requires some careful cutting and decorating but is based on simple ingredients and a standard cake mix for ease.
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg
- frosting this cake needs about 4 cups of frosting
- strawberries sliced, for decorating
- blueberries for decorating
- Decorating Icing for the eyes and whiskers, black
Instructions
- Add cake mix, water, oil, and eggs to a large bowl and mix until combined. Pour into two 8-inch round cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Once the cakes are cooled, cut one cake as pictured. The two outside pieces will be the ears and the middle piece will be the bowtie.
- Arrange the cake pieces on a large pan or platter.
- Frost all of the cake including the sides.
- For the ears, slice strawberries and place them in a line in the center of each ear.
- To decorate the bowtie, use blueberries to outline the middle and sides of the tie.
- For the face, use the black decorating icing to pipe eyes and whiskers. Place a small strawberry slice under the eyes to make a nose.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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