Need an Easter Bunny Cake to surprise your kids and family with? This one has a cute little bunny surprise inside and tastes amazing at the same time!
No matter how great my Easter dessert turns out I never make the same one twice. I just love to surprise my granddaughters with a different one each year.
There’s no greater satisfaction than to see their little faces smile and their eyes open wide in wonder. Such was the case last year with this surprise Easter bunny cake.
I got inspiration from a YouTube video on how to make a rainbow tie-dye surprise cake and I made some adjustments. I don’t have step by step photos simply because I truly believed I could get away with only one lemon cake box, but I couldn’t.
The poor bunny ears were left exposed and I had to run to the store to buy one more, as suggested in the recipe. In the midst of all that I had no time, or desire quite honestly, to take photos.
The instructions are pretty straightforward and the video does help with the visuals, so I hope you’ll give this surprise Easter bunny cake a try. The surprise shape and the colors could be anything your heart desires. Do make ahead.
How to Make Surprise Easter Bunny Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make blue velvet cake batter, according to package directions. Bake in a 9x13 baking pan for 30 minutes or follow package directions. Cool the cake in the pan completely. Remove it from the pan and level the top using a serrated knife. Lay the cake on a baking sheet and place it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Using a bunny cookie cutter, or shape of your choice, cut the bunnies out of the cake.
- Line a large loaf pan with non-stick aluminum foil leaving the sides longer than the pan (handles). My loaf pan was 9x5-inch and I left those "handles" really long. I also had to occasionally press them to keep the shape of the cake even. I'd strongly suggest you find at least a 12" loaf pan. A disposable foil pan would work fine. Grease and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, combine both of the lemon cake mixes according to package directions. Pour a thin layer of cake mix into the loaf pan. Bake for 5-10 minutes or just enough to firm up so it can keep the bunnies from sinking to the bottom of the pan.
- Pour about a cup of the batter down the center of the cake.
- Line the bunnies on the top in a single row. Pour the remaining batter gently over bunnies. Smooth the batter.
- Bake for 70-90 minutes, rotating pan 180 degrees after 40 minutes until a skewer or cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Using foil handles, lift the cake out of the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely. With a serrated knife cut off the dome of the cake and some of the sides, if you want a more even look. Apply frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
- Roll out fondant to 24x15-inches. Cover cake with fondant and trim off the excess. With scissors, cut off the corners and press together. Decorate the cake as you desire. Keep refrigerated.
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Surprise Easter Bunny Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box Blue Velvet, or flavor of your choice Cake Mix
- 2 boxes Lemon, or flavor of your choice Cake Mix
- Eggs, oil, and water according to package directions
- 1 package Vanilla Cake Frosting
- 1 package - 24 oz. pink Fondant, or color of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make blue velvet cake batter, according to package directions. Bake in a 9x13 baking pan for 30 minutes or follow package directions. Cool the cake in pan completely. Remove it from the pan and level the top using a serrated knife. Lay the cake on a baking sheet and place it in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Using a bunny cookie cutter, or shape of your choice, cut the bunnies out of the cake.
- Line a large loaf pan with non-stick aluminum foil leaving the sides longer than the pan (handles). My loaf pan was 9x5-inch and I left those "handles" really long. I also had to occasionally press them as to keep the shape of the cake even. I'd strongly suggest you find at least a 12" loaf pan. Disposable foil pan would work fine. Grease and dust with flour.
- In a large bowl, combine both of the lemon cake mixes according to package directions.
- Pour a thin layer of cake mix into the loaf pan. Bake for 5-10 minutes or just enough to firm up so it can keep the bunnies from sinking to the bottom of the pan. Pour about a cup of the batter down the center of the cake.
- Line the bunnies on the top in a single row. Pour the remaining batter gently over bunnies. Smooth the batter.
- Bake for 70-90 minutes, rotating pan 180 degrees after 40 minutes until a skewer or cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in pan for 15 minutes. Using foil handles, lift the cake out of the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely. With a serrated knife cut off the dome of the cake and some of the sides, if you want a more even look. Apply frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
- Roll out fondant to 24x5-inches. Cover cake with fondant and trim off the excess. With scissors, cut off the corners and press together (see the end of the video provided). Decorate the cake as you desire. Keep refrigerated.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
This is absolutely adorable~!!! I love it! Thanks for linking to the Friday Frenzy!
Jas says
Thank you, Amy! XO
Julie says
How sweet, I've always imagined this would be really difficult to do but you make it sound quite easy!
Jas says
Thank you, Julie! 🙂
candy says
Love that Easter cake, so pretty. Found you on Blogger's Lifestyle Link Party
Jas says
Thank you much, Candy! 🙂
Debrashoppeno5 says
This cake is so adorable. I bet your granddaughters were amazed.
Jas says
Their joy was priceless 😀
Karren Haller says
Oh goodness what a cute idea, my grandkids would love this, wish I were closer to make it for them.
Pinning!! Thank you for sharing on OMHG Wonderful Wdnesday Linky Party.
Hope you have a lovely week!
Jas says
Thanks so much, Karren! x
Tamy says
What an adorable cake! I just love it!
Jas says
That makes me happy, Tamy! Thanks a bunch. x
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
These are all so beautiful! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up.
Jas says
Thank you, Helen! Hope your weekend is going great.
Jen Gregor says
I love this! Pinned and totally want to make this for Easter! Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up!
Jas says
The kids loved it and us adults didn't mind it either, ha!
STEPHANIE says
Good morning! Featuring this on the To Grandma's House We Go link party tomorrow. (abbottsathome.com) 🙂
Jas says
Yay! You made my day, Stephanie! Thank you heaps!!!
Marie|The Interior Frugalista says
This cake could not be more adorable! Thanks for the recipe and great instructions on how to get that cute bunny in the middle. Sharing this with my daughter because she's all about the cakes and pinning ☺
Jas says
Aw, thank you, Marie! Hope she likes it too 😀
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
Oh I love it! You could also adapt for other occasions as well. Thanks for sharing with us at #OvertheMoon link party. I've pinned and shared.
Jas says
Yes, it's totally adaptable! Thank you, Sue!
Roseann Hampton says
It doesn't get any cuter than this! Love it!
Jas says
That means a lot, Roseann! Thank you for your kind comment! Have a blessed weekend!
Alayna says
Oh wow - how cute and totally impressive! I've always wondered how they get those shapes in the middle of the cakes. Now I know! Fantatic execusion on this one. It looks so professional. I'm sure the kids loved it!
Jas says
Hi, Alayna! The kids did love it 🙂 Thanks for stopping in. Have a great weekend!
STEPHANIE says
This is so cute! Adding to my Pinterest queue. I'd love for you to join our link up To Grandmas House We Go.
Jas says
Hi Stephanie! Thanks for the invite, I'd love to join your party! Thanks for stopping in and have a wonderful weekend!
Beverly says
This cake could not get any more precious. Love that bunny inside and so easy. Love it. Stopping by from Imparting Grace.
Hugs,
Bev
Jas says
Hi, Beverly! That cake was really a hit with the little ones 🙂 Wishing you a great weekend ahead!
Robin says
This is absolutely adorable! Almost to cute to eat. Thanks for sharing it at the Creative Muster. PINNED
Robin | Fluster Buster
Jas says
Almost. My granddaughters had a blast biting that bunny's head off, LOL. Thanks for stopping in, Robin!