Bunny Cupcakes (Print Version)
Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with coconut fur, marshmallow ears, and candy faces create these adorable bunny treats perfect for spring.
# What You Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Decorations
14 - 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
15 - 24 mini marshmallows
16 - Pink sanding sugar or edible pink glitter
17 - 24 candy eyes or mini chocolate chips
18 - 12 pink jelly beans or pink candies
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Add flour mixture to butter mixture in three alternating batches with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly among prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
06 - Beat butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue beating until fluffy and spreadable.
07 - Apply a generous layer of buttercream to each cooled cupcake, creating a slightly rounded surface. Immediately dip each frosted cupcake into shredded coconut, pressing gently to adhere and create a fur-like texture.
08 - Cut mini marshmallows in half diagonally using small scissors. Dip the sticky cut side into pink sanding sugar to coat, creating ear details.
09 - Insert two marshmallow ears into the top of each cupcake. Place two candy eyes and one pink jelly bean nose on each face. Add extra coconut pieces for cheeks if desired. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- These cupcakes turn any spring gathering into something magical and memorable
- The decorating process is surprisingly fun even if you are not crafty
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- Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting or the buttercream will melt right off
- Cut marshmallows with clean scissors dampened slightly to prevent sticking
03 -
- Use a small pair of scissors to cut the marshmallows cleanly and dip them in sugar immediately while still sticky
- Work quickly with the coconut dipping because the frosting sets faster than you expect