The only thing that has changed seems to be instead of using a basic white cake mix, there are all kinds of cake mix choices out there... why not try a carrot cake (the bunny would like that!)... Anyway, I've made these directions pretty generic so you can let the kids get creative... so here we go...
This recipe makes two bunny cakes... here's what you'll need:
1 box of cake mix of your choice
2 cans frosting
Coconut
Jelly beans
Green food coloring (for grass)
Ingredients to make box cake
Pink construction paper (for the ears)
Let the kids do as much as possible on this... all but using the electric mixer :-)
Preheat the oven to the requirement on the box. Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions. Pour into 2 round 8-inch or 9-inch layer pans. Bake according to the package directions. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove cake layers from pans and then allow to cool completely.
While the cake layers are cooling either cover two pieces of cardboard with aluminum foil or find 2 flat plates to place the bunnies on. You can also go ahead and cut out the pink bunny ears from pink construction paper.
All righty... let's build bunnies! Here's your road map...
Cut one layer in half. Put halves together with frosting. Stand cake upright on cut edge. Using a sharp knife (adult helper here, please)... cut a V-notch about 1/2 of the way up the semi-circle. Use the cake notched cut out pieces to attach with toothpicks for the tail. The area below the notch will will form bunny's head. The 2/3 area above the notch will shape the bunny's rounded back. Frost with remaining frosting from first can of frosting.
Generously sprinkle with white coconut... the kids love this part! Use jelly beans for eyes and nose (the nose has to be pink :-)! Place the pink construction paper ears in the bunny's head.
Place coconut in a jar with a drop or two of green food coloring and shake it up, baby! Voila... you've got grass to spread around the bunny! Add some jelly beans to look like eggs in the grass.
This old recipe seems always to please. The kids will be so tickled with their Easter Bunny creation! Isn't it just the best, getting kids into the kitchen?
May you and your family have a blessed Easter!
Jan McCracken, Culinary Coach for Kids
