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Easy Bunny Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Joni Ehman  PHOTO BY: RONI 

"A simple version of a coconut white cake shaped like a bunny head! "
Easy Bunny Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 3, 2003 by SHELL HACKETT 
this recipe was soooo easy. I used foil lined cookie sheet to display it bunny. Then I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 8, 2003 by ZGREATHUNTER 
i have been making this cake for easter for several years. i got the recipe when i was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2003 by ttsmom9103 
I've made this several times now and it's been a big hit every time. The best part is that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 28, 2003 by Janet 
I've been making this cake for years. I use white cake mix and cream cheese frosting. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2006 by Epearce 
We make this every year for Easter, the kids love it! I outline the bowtie in choc. chips to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 29, 2006 by Kelli Tennison 
I have made this cake 20+ years. Turns out sooooo cute. Let the kids help with this one. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 31, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN 
One of the cutest cakes ever! I mixed it up a bit and used chocolate frosting and M&M's to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 10, 2007 by Mandy D. 
I made this cake because my husband's mom makes it every year, we live far away, so I made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 22, 2006 by emrilwannabe 
This was so cute on our Easter dinertable. The recipe was very quick and simple. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.87 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2003 by SUZYQ67 
I make this cake every year. This is a great hit with the kids. I like to use banana cake with... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Easy Bunny Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 457

  • Total Fat: 19.9g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 325mg
  • Total Carbs: 69.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.8g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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