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This simple and fun Easter Bunny Cake is a recipe straight from my childhood. Growing up in Bulgaria, we didn’t always have access to store-bought decorations or Western-style cake kits, so we got creative with what we had. This cake is all about celebrating spring, spending time with kids, and making something joyful from scratch.
Made with a light, moist yellow cake and topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect Easter dessert to decorate with berries, candy, or even fresh flowers. No special tools required—just a round cake pan and a bit of imagination!
Ingredients
Yellow Cake (for one 9-inch round bunny face)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3.5 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, if needed (for spreading consistency)
Optional Decorations
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries)
- Shredded coconut or crushed nuts
- Candy (chocolate eggs, jellybeans, marshmallows)
- Fruit leather or licorice for whiskers
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the vanilla, oil, and milk. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Step 3: Assemble the Bunny Cake
- Use one round cake for the bunny’s face.
- Cut the second round cake into two equal ear shapes and a bow tie (see video for reference).
- Arrange the pieces on a large platter or tray to form a bunny shape.
- Spread frosting evenly over the entire cake.
- Decorate with berries, candy, nuts, coconut, or anything you like. Get creative with the face!
Tips for Success
- Tips for Success
- Let kids help decorate—this cake is meant to be fun and festive, not perfect.
- This recipe can be doubled for a thicker cake or to create two bunny cakes.
- The cake layers can be made a day in advance and stored wrapped at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you’re short on time, use your favorite yellow or vanilla boxed cake mix and bake in two round pans.
Yes. You can bake and frost the cake the day before and keep it refrigerated. Decorate just before serving.
Buttercream or whipped cream work well too, but the cream cheese version adds a tangy richness that balances the sweetness.
Not at all! This is a no-fuss, kid-friendly recipe that needs only basic pans and a knife.
More Easter Recipes to Try:
- Naturally Dyed Bulgarian Easter Eggs with Onion Skins
- A Collection of Easter Recipes
- Mini Easter Bread Muffins (Kozunak)
- Easter Oreo Truffles
Easter Bunny Cake Recipe
Video
Ingredients
Yellow Cake:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3.5 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tablespoons milk, if needed
Optional Decorations:
- Berries, raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries
- Candy, chocolate eggs, jellybeans, marshmallows
- Shredded coconut or chopped nuts
- Fruit leather or licorice for whiskers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla, oil, and milk.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust with milk if needed.
- Use one cake for the bunny face. Cut second cake into two ears and a bow tie.
- Arrange pieces on a tray. Frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
