Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Buttercream Frosting
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Bunny Decorations
Large marshmallows (for ears)
Pink sanding sugar or pink icing (ear centers)
Pink jelly beans or candy pearls (nose)
Mini chocolate chips or candy eyes
Shredded coconut (optional “bunny fur”)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine the Batter
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
6. Bake the Cupcakes
Fill liners about 2/3 full with batter.
Bake 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool Completely
Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Make the Buttercream
Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in vanilla, salt, and milk until smooth and fluffy.
If desired, tint frosting with pastel food coloring for Easter colors.
Decorate the Bunny Cupcakes
Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Roll the tops in shredded coconut for a fluffy bunny look (optional).
Cut marshmallows diagonally to create bunny ears and dip the sticky side into pink sugar.
Insert ears into the frosting.
Add candy eyes and a jelly bean nose.
Use mini chocolate chips to create a cute bunny smile.
Notes
Cooking Tips
Use room-temperature ingredients
This helps the batter mix smoothly and produces fluffier cupcakes.
Don’t overmix the batter
Overmixing can lead to dense cupcakes.
Let cupcakes cool completely
Warm cupcakes will melt the frosting and ruin the bunny decorations.
Pipe frosting for a professional look
A large round piping tip creates a fluffy bunny “face” effect.
Variations
Chocolate Bunny Cupcakes
Replace ¼ cup flour with cocoa powder for chocolate cupcakes.
Coconut Bunny Cupcakes
Add ½ tsp coconut extract to the frosting and coat cupcakes with coconut flakes.
Carrot Cake Bunny Cupcakes
Use carrot cake batter for a classic Easter flavor.
Mini Bunny Cupcakes
Use a mini muffin pan and create tiny bunny faces—perfect for kids’ parties.
Peep Bunny Cupcakes
Top each cupcake with a marshmallow Easter Peep instead of candy decorations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 3g