Adorable Bunny Cupcakes (Printer-friendly)
Delightful vanilla treats decorated to look like bunnies with coconut, marshmallow ears, and candy faces.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tsp 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 tbsp milk
12 - 1 tsp 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 Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Add flour mixture to wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with milk. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
06 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
07 - Frost cooled cupcakes with a generous layer of buttercream, creating a smooth surface for decorations.
08 - Dip each frosted cupcake into shredded coconut, pressing gently to adhere coconut and create a fur-like texture.
09 - Cut each mini marshmallow in half diagonally. Dip the sticky cut side into pink sanding sugar to create bunny ears.
10 - Insert two marshmallow ears into each cupcake. Add two candy eyes, a pink jelly bean nose, and extra coconut for cheeks if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cupcakes make everyone smile before they even take a bite, turning an ordinary dessert into a tiny celebration
- The process is surprisingly forgiving, meaning even your first attempt will look Instagram worthy and taste incredible
02 -
- Marshmallow cutting takes patience, and I have learned to use kitchen scissors dipped in water to prevent sticking
- The coconut only sticks to freshly frosted cupcakes, so work quickly and have your coconut station ready before you start frosting
03 -
- Chill your frosted cupcakes for 15 minutes before dipping in coconut to help the coating adhere better and make the process less messy
- Use tweezers to place the candy eyes and noses precisely, especially if you want all your bunnies looking in the same direction