- 1 cake mix + ingredients to make cake (or, try this carrot cake recipe)
- Frosting, either store-bought or make your own
- Food coloring for frosting
- Candies or sprinkles for decorating
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Bake the cake mix into two round cakes, using the instructions on the box. Let cool completely.
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Print the Easter Bunny Cake template and cut out the ears and bow tie.
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Lay the template over one of the cakes and use a serrated knife to cut out the ears.
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Place the uncut cake near the center of a large tray. Place the bow tie under the head and the ears above the head to make a bunny.
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Using white frosting, put a thin layer (crumb coat) over the entire cake, ears, head and bow tie.
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Decorate using frosting in multiple colors. Add candies or sprinkles to make your Easter Bunny Cake unique. Get decorating ideas from around the internet by searching Easter Bunny Cake.
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Combine with mixer 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar, ½ cup shortening, 4-5 tablespoons cold water, ½ teaspoon lemon extract, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and ⅛ teaspoon sea salt.
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Try these other Easter activities: Easter Salt Dough Ornaments & Easter Peeps Graham Cracker Houses.