Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake

Name: Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 oz unsalted butter (at room temperature); 4.75 oz granulated sugar ((⅔ cup)); 5 oz brown sugar ((⅔ cup), packed); 2 large eggs (at room temperature); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 8 oz buttermilk ((1 cup), at room temperature); 4 oz sour cream ((1/2 cup), at room temperature); 2 TBSP water (or coffee); 7.8 oz all-purpose flour ((1¾ cups)); 3 oz unsweetened cocoa powder ((1 cup)); 1½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 6 fl oz pasteurized liquid egg whites ((¾ cup, see Note below)); 24 oz powdered sugar ((6 cups)); 1/2 tsp salt; 24 oz unsalted butter ((6 sticks), at room temperature ); 2 TBSP vanilla extract; 1 lb white fondant; Assorted gel food coloring (I used Americolor Brown, Leaf Green, Avocado Green, Orange, and Soft Pink); White sparkling sugar; Yellow petal dust (optional); Chocolate eggs

Instructions

Prep:4hCook:20min

It just wouldn't be Easter without at least one adorable bunny-themed treat, and this Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake delivers! Moist chocolate cake, smooth buttercream, and lots of mini fondant decorations on top make this bunny cake a favorite the whole family will love.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:59:04 GMT