# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cake
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk
→ For the Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
→ For Decoration
14 - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut for fur
15 - Pink gel food coloring for bunny ears and nose
16 - 2 large marshmallows for cheeks
17 - 2 mini marshmallows for teeth
18 - Black licorice laces or black gel icing for whiskers and eyes
19 - Gold sprinkles for sparkle
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks and cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
09 - Place one cake round as the bunny's face. Cut two ovals from the second round for ears; use the remaining piece for the bow tie. Arrange on a large platter to form the bunny shape with face, ears, and bow tie.
10 - Frost entire cake with a thin layer, chill for 20 minutes, then apply a thick, even layer of buttercream.
11 - Press shredded coconut onto the frosted areas for fur texture.
12 - Tint a small amount of coconut with pink food coloring for the inner ears and nose; arrange accordingly.
13 - Use marshmallows for cheeks and teeth. Apply black licorice laces or gel for whiskers and eyes.
14 - Decorate with gold sprinkles across the bunny for a sparkling festive finish.
15 - Serve and enjoy the whimsical Easter bunny cake.
