Here's a simple way to give the kids a craft and an Easter treat at the same time! Easy and Adorable Bunny Cupcakes!
We can't get enough cute easter treats! You'll want to try our Bunny Chow. It's delish!
Family gatherings for holidays {like Easter Brunch} have many moving parts, so we're not particularly eager to spend a ton of time fussing over small details.
If you're like us and like easy and cute recipes, it's time to make Bunny Butt Cupcakes!
Even the kids can help with this one!
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Bunny Cupcake Decorations
If you can't find pre-made bunny decorations, or if you're feeling a bit crafty and want to make the bunny feet yourself, melt white candy melts, shape them into a small foot, and decorate them with pink candy melts or white-colored melts with pink food coloring added.
How to Make Bunny Cupcakes
There are many coconut lovers in our house, so we switched out the bunny fur sprinkles for coconut flakes. The switch also gave the bunny cupcakes a better texture. If possible, we think it made them cuter!
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then, line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Cute springtime colors work great!
Step 1 - Mix Ingredients
Next, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
Step 2 - Beat Butter and Sugar
With an electric mixer on medium speed, in another medium bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3 - Add Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time beat well after each addition. Reduce the speed to low and alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk mixture in batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just blended.
Step 4 - Fill Cupcake Cups
Spoon half of the batter into a ziplock bag. Cut a ¼-inch corner from the bag and fill the liners two-thirds full. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 5 - Bake
Now, place in the oven and bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and place on wire rack. Allow to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
For the Butter Cream Frosting
While your cupcakes bake, it's time to make your delicious Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting!
Spoon Marshmallow fluff into a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at low speed. Gradually add the butter pieces, beating well after each addition, blend until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and the ½ cup powdered sugar. Scrape the bowl well to incorporate ingredients. Add more powdered sugar if necessary to get the right texture.
Using a butter knife, frost cupcakes with buttercream frosting and then dip into the bowl with coconut flakes to cover the cupcake's top.
Finally, place bunny decorations on your cupcakes. Done!
Yep, the kids loved how they turned out!
More Easter Treats
Peeps on a Stick - a fun DIY to do with the kids. They also make great Easter basket stuffers.
Bunny Oreo Pops - so cute and so easy.
Spring Confetti Cookie Bars - a salty and sweet recipe that everyone loves.
Easter Oreo Bark - one of the easiest Easter treats to make.
Bunny Cupcakes with a Surprise Inside!
Tips for Making Bunny Cupcakes
- If pressed for time, ask your local bakery for unfrosted cupcakes and you do the rest!
- Use fun, springtime cupcake liners to make your bunnies extra festive.
- To store, keep your cupcakes covered in an airtight container for a few days.
Easy Bunny Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- 1 container (16 oz Marshmallow Fluff)
- 3 sticks (¾ lb unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus additional if needed)
- Coconut flakes and decorations of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine the milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, in another medium bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time beat well after each addition. Reduce the speed to low and alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk mixture in batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just blended.
- Spoon half of the batter into a ziplock bag. Cut a ¼-inch corner from the bag and fill the liners two-thirds full. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and place on wire rack. Allow to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Spoon Marshmallow fluff into a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low. Gradually add the butter pieces, beating well after each addition, until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and the ½ cup powdered sugar. Scrape the bowl well to incorporate. Add more powdered sugar if necessary to get the right texture.
- Frost cupcakes with buttercream frosting and then dip into the bowl with coconut flakes to cover the cupcake's top. Then place bunny decorations. Done!
Notes
Nutrition
Hmmm, we really wish the pictures came out better because these little bunny bottoms are super cute in person!
The other great thing about these cupcakes is if you don't want to bake them from scratch, you could always use a packaged mix and frosting, and your holiday dessert is done!
Easter blessings to you!
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Patrick D Ortega says
Adorable and easy
Erin says
Thanks! Doesn't get much cuter than this 🙂
Cristina at I Say Nomato says
Too cute! Those little feet are adorable! Thanks for sharing with the Wednesday Showcase!
Erin says
Thanks, Cristina! Great party!
Beverly says
These are adorable! Thanks for sharing this and your other Easter ideas with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and Tweeted. We're happy to have you partying with us.
Erin says
Thanks for the great party! Have a wonderful week!
Ginger Wroot says
Oh my, these cupcakes really are something...sooo sweet and cute! Nice photos too! Thanks for sharing!
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gingerwroot.com
Erin says
They are super cute! I just had to make them! Thanks for coming by.
Sherry says
These are so cute! I will feature these tomorrow at Home Sweet Home!
Erin says
Thanks, Sherry! That's so nice of you! Have a wonderful day!
Stephanie, Somewhat Simple says
I simply adore these!!! (And I can't wait to have you on my team!!)
Erin says
They are too cute! Can't wait to be part of your team, Stephanie! XO
heather says
these are beyond cute!
Charlotte says
Thanks for linking these up to #YumTum this week I still love these and think they are so sweet!!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
These are almost too adorable to eat. Almost! LOL I can't believe that they are cuter in person, cause these are pretty darn stinkin' cute! The addition of the coconut puts them over the top. I bet the kids are happy you grabbed the feet and tail, they are so much fun!!!
Erin says
Yep, the coconut added something special. And, they were something the kids could totally help with!
Michelle Marttila - Happy Heart Made says
These are too cute!!!
Jessy at The Life Jolie says
Ok, this is the absolute cutest! Love!
Erin says
I know! Thanks for stopping by, Jessy. Have a great weekend!
Fi Ni Neachtain says
These do look adorable! I really want to have a go at making them myself. I've pinned your post too. Stopping by from the #YumTum linky, thanks for sharing such a sweet recipe 🙂
Lori Schumaker says
Erin, These are so stinkin' cute! I shared them on Pinterest and have them scheduled on my Facebook Page! Love, love, love!
Hugs,
Lori
Erin says
Thanks, Lori! I s appreciate the share! Have a wonderful week!
Brittney says
These are so adorable! Love them!
Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
These are so cute! Who knew they made a kit to make this!
Erin says
I know, too easy. That's perfect for me! I think your toddler might be able to help assemble these guys!
Julie says
These are so sweet, the coconut is a great idea - simple so my favourite kind!
Robyn says
These are adorable and I know they'd go down well in my household where cupcakes never go to waste, haha! I just need to figure out where to get, or how to make, some bunny toes and tails 🙂
Erin says
Check the link in the post for a great tutorial on how to make the feet and tails if you can't find the remade ones.
Jenna Owens says
Aww! These are so cute. Perfect for Easter!
Charlotte says
I absolutely love these! I have shared them all over the place :p haha so cute! and perfect for me because I am not very good at making figures from icing :p
Kristi says
Oh my these are too cute and they look delicious!
Erin says
Thanks, Kristi! They are pretty cute and such an easy project to get the kids involved with. Enjoy!
Leanne says
these are absolutely gorgeous - I love the little bunny feet - I'm not sure that we have them in Australia, but I'll be keeping a lookout for them! visiting from #WAYWOW
CakePants says
These are adorable, and I love that you added coconut! That seems like a much better (and tastier!) representation of bunny fur than the sprinkles in the kit.
Erin says
Exactly, coconut makes better bunny fur...and tastes better too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!