Even though I got a late start and the heat was shining down on me, I had a good run! I drove to my favorite old route and did 10 miles.
The only minor setback was that I dropped my water bottle during a bathroom pit stop and the top broke. Luckily, I was running a loop and dropped it off at my car on the way around. Running without water meant I stopped immediately at 10 miles even though I was considering doing more.
I was a hungry bear by this time and stopped at the store for a drink and bar on the way home. See, I like my snacks pink, just not my sinks 
Lunch was a “Sweet Salad”
On a bed of lettuce I piled: tomatoes, mushrooms, pineapple cottage cheese, raisins and trail mix. So.good.
Plus bread x2
Now it’s time for Easter Bunny Cake!
This Easter cake is super easy to make. I just used a box cake mix because, if you want “made from scratch” you came to the wrong place. But, if you want “some bowl of random salad that I threw together and a few jokes” <- you hit the jackpot.
Bake the cake in 2 round pans. Let cool completely before building the bunny. Invert the cakes on a plate to work with the bottom side up.
Cut one of the cakes in half and frost half of it.
Fold the two halves together.
This forms the bunny body 
Cut the other cake in half and then in half again. You only need 1 half of this one, so you can eat the rest. *Note the rest of my cake has been eaten. I plead the 5th. Can you do that in Heaven?
Fold those two sides together and place them in front of the body on a platter. Tip: Put wax paper around the bunny so you keep the plate clean. Slide it out at the end.
Frost the bunny liberally – making sure the head and body stay together and no guts are showing. I mean, cake – no cake is showing.
Before the frosting gets hard pat shredded coconut everywhere. If the frosting gets hard you’re in trouble, so do it fast. TWSS.
Decorate your bunny with a nose and eyes. I added paper ears because I think it looks like a guinea pig without the ears. And no one likes to eat guinea pig. Unless, there’s such a thing as guinea pig bacon. Nevermind.
Then, pull out the wax paper. Optional: Color the leftover coconut with green food coloring and place around the bunny as grass.
Vegetarian or not, I think we can all go for some bunny right now…
![I went to Florida and all you got is this lousy post... *actually it's a good one because:
1. I found a bunch of sand dollars on the beach and was so excited and surprised. I'm a SoCal girl born and raised but never found a one here.
2. Note - it's illegal to collect live sand dollars. And rules vary depending on location for collecting angel ones.
3. Gulf of Mexico sunsets are everything.
4. Shopping WITHOUT A MASK was wild. I've worn one every time I left the house since last March. Where I live in California everyone's been very compliant with mask guidelines (I know your experience may be different).
Walking into a store without a mask made me excited to get back to whatever new normal is ahead.
[Ben & I are vaccinated. He got J&J. I got a 2 shot one.]
I didn't have matching clothes because it was a last minute packing situation. So I tried to go shopping but didn't find anything.
5. Just recording the signs and warning as a memory? (Even though no one was paying attention to this.)
6. My favorite thing. 🍉
7. We were at Marco Island, FL. The sand is soft, water is warm and it's not super crowded. (I've been here before when Ben & I were 💗)
8. Now I'm back in Orange County. Snapped this pic thinking the next time I fly this sign won't be here. 💙
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So Cute Monica!! Imma gonna try this with my kids. I think my daughter would love to tackle this by herself…I’ll taste test!! 🙂 thanks!! Your kids (one day) will appreciate your creativity!!
So happy you had a nice time in Vegas!! It’s always nice to get away but, there’s nothing like your own bed…You know?!
Have a Happy Easter!!
Happy Easter Pam 🙂
You could just add the third half layer to the bunny’s body and make him a little wider.
But, then how could I “test” that it was good? 😉
That is my favorite flavor of Vitamin Water Zero. It. Is. So. Good.
Cute! I agree, it would totally look like a guinea pig without the ears.
Oh girl, I chowed down on guinea pig in Peru & it was friggin’ awesome!
I have seen those cakes before but never knew how they got them to look so good. You should apply for an internship with Cake Boss 🙂
I also recently tried that Vitamin Water Zero flavor and loved it!
Recently found you through another runner’s blog. I love love love the cake instructions! It is sooo cute!
I like your blog a lot too =)
Hi Anne, Thanks for reading 🙂
So cute!! 🙂
Have a good Easter!
Whitney
Happy Easter to you too!
So cute! I’m in the mood for bunny now 🙂
Fact- my Grampa has only ever said he loves one thing; his guinea pig..his birthday’s in June. I guess he’s getting a guinea pig cake! lol
Another random fact; my mom’s friend’s sister, went to South America traveling, and apparently they served whole guinea pig and it slightly traumatized her…
Ha! Love it. Your Grampa sounds like a fun guy. Let me know how he likes the cake. You should use toasted coconut though 🙂
i just had to comment- that cake is awesome!
Thanks 🙂
This is so cute it’s kind of ridiculous.
I would have a hard time cutting the first peice because of all the cuteness, but I’m pretty sure I’d get past that part 🙂
carrot cake- how fitting!
I’m surprised you’re the first one who noticed 🙂 Glad you “got it”.
So cute!!
I love the bunny cake – I’d have to figure out an alternative to coconut though. It’s one food that I just cannot eat, the texture gets to me!
I actually don’t like coconut at all 🙁 I couldn’t think of a good fur replacement, so I make it like this and eat Reeses PB Eggs instead 😉
So cute! I wish I could bake cute things like this. I’m lucky if my peel and bake cookies come out looking normal. LoL
You are hilarious. Guinea Pig bacon…
That cake’s adorable!!
Your bunny cake is so cute! I love sweet salads, I’m always putting raisins on mine!
Your bunny is so cute!! On a side note I’m trying to decide what Forerunner to get. Big expense! It’s taking me too long to decide!
Yeah they’re super pricey. I got mine on a good sale a few years back. Maybe you’ll score a deal too!
I love your bunny cake!
GREAT cake! So drooling right now…
oh and GREAT run too! My bottle broke the other day five minutes into my run, but I couldn’t be bothered to turn back and change it. I had water splurting all over me for five miles!
Too cute! Thanks for the tutorial!
Yah! Glad you like it 🙂