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Easter Bunny Carrot Cake

A delightful and festive carrot cake decorated to resemble a cute Easter bunny, perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots about 4 medium carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
  • 1 cup shredded coconut for bunny fur
  • 2 large marshmallows for bunny ears
  • 1 small black olive for bunny nose
  • 2 small candy eyes or chocolate chips

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
  2. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  3. Press shredded coconut onto the sides and top of the cake to create the bunny's fur.
  4. Cut marshmallows in half diagonally to create ears and place them on top of the cake.
  5. Add the black olive for the nose and candy eyes to complete the bunny face.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

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