No bunny will be able to resist a slice of this adorable dessert. Baked and decorated ahead of time, the coconut-topped cake makes an eye-catching fitting finale to any Easter feast. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased and floured 9-in. pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For bunny's head, place one cake on a 20x14-in. covered board. Cut remaining cake into two ears and one bow tie (see Fig. 1). Place ears 4-in. apart on top of head. Place bow tie so it fits in curve of head (see photo). , Frost top and sides of head, ears and bow tie. Sprinkle 1-1/4 cups coconut over head and ears. Divide remaining coconut between two resealable plastic bags; add red food coloring to one bag and green to the other. Seal bags and shake to coat. Place pink coconut on ears to within 1/2 in of the edges. Place green coconut around the cake. , Use jelly beans for eyes, nose and to decorate bow tie. Cut the licorice into seven 2-in. pieces and seven 3/4-in. pieces. Place six 2-in. pieces next to nose for whiskers. Bend the remaining 2-in. piece into a semicircle and place 3/4 in. below nose for mouth. Connect nose to mouth with one 3/4-in. pieces. Place three 3/4-in. pieces above each eye for eyelashes.
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Sinead Brown
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The frosting was the perfect sweetness and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hannah Hester
[email protected]I was looking for a fun and easy cake to make for my daughter's birthday and this cake was perfect! It was a big hit with all the kids and adults.
Harly Mantac
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will definitely be making this cake again.
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[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! She loved the design and the cake was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again for future birthdays.
Shehbazkhan Jadoon254
[email protected]This cake was perfect for my son's first birthday party! It was easy to make and decorate, and it was a big hit with all the guests.
Jeffrey Craven SR
[email protected]I made this cake for a baby shower and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the design and the cake was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again for future baby showers.
Md ok
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The frosting was the perfect sweetness and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Katti Brw.
[email protected]I was looking for a fun and easy cake to make for my daughter's birthday and this cake was perfect! It was a big hit with all the kids and adults.
Agumadu Gloria
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Zulfiqar Butt
[email protected]I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge success! He loved the design and the cake was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again for future birthdays.
Mudasir Sahito
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit with my family! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.