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How To Make an Easter Bunny Cake

2011-04-22 33 Comments

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.

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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.

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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 Winking smile

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Lunch was a “Sweet Salad”

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On a bed of lettuce I piled: tomatoes, mushrooms, pineapple cottage cheese, raisins and trail mix. So.good.

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Plus bread x2

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Now it’s time for Easter Bunny Cake!

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.

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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.

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Cut one of the cakes in half and frost half of it.

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Fold the two halves together.

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This forms the bunny body Smile

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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?

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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.

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Frost the bunny liberally – making sure the head and body stay together and no guts are showing. I mean, cake – no cake is showing.

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Before the frosting gets hard pat shredded coconut everywhere. If the frosting gets hard you’re in trouble, so do it fast. TWSS.

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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.

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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…

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Comments

  1. Pam says

    2011-04-23 at 8:58 pm

    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!!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 9:01 pm

      Happy Easter Pam 🙂

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    2011-04-23 at 6:22 pm

    You could just add the third half layer to the bunny’s body and make him a little wider.

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 8:48 pm

      But, then how could I “test” that it was good? 😉

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    2011-04-23 at 5:50 pm

    That is my favorite flavor of Vitamin Water Zero. It. Is. So. Good.

    Reply
  4. Amber K says

    2011-04-23 at 2:49 pm

    Cute! I agree, it would totally look like a guinea pig without the ears.

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  5. Tea-bag says

    2011-04-23 at 4:52 am

    Oh girl, I chowed down on guinea pig in Peru & it was friggin’ awesome!

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  6. lisa says

    2011-04-23 at 2:53 am

    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!

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  7. Anne says

    2011-04-23 at 2:48 am

    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 =)

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Anne, Thanks for reading 🙂

      Reply
  8. whitney says

    2011-04-23 at 2:25 am

    So cute!! 🙂
    Have a good Easter!

    Whitney

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 8:59 pm

      Happy Easter to you too!

      Reply
  9. whatkateiscooking says

    2011-04-23 at 2:12 am

    So cute! I’m in the mood for bunny now 🙂

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  10. Kianni says

    2011-04-23 at 2:01 am

    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…

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 8:58 pm

      Ha! Love it. Your Grampa sounds like a fun guy. Let me know how he likes the cake. You should use toasted coconut though 🙂

      Reply
  11. bonnie says

    2011-04-23 at 1:23 am

    i just had to comment- that cake is awesome!

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy & Healthy says

    2011-04-23 at 1:09 am

    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 🙂

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  13. ida says

    2011-04-23 at 12:58 am

    carrot cake- how fitting!

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    • RunEatRepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 8:55 pm

      I’m surprised you’re the first one who noticed 🙂 Glad you “got it”.

      Reply
  14. Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says

    2011-04-23 at 12:52 am

    So cute!!

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  15. Mindy says

    2011-04-23 at 12:47 am

    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!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 12:49 am

      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 😉

      Reply
  16. Lauren says

    2011-04-23 at 12:46 am

    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

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  17. Lindsay (goodiesgalore) says

    2011-04-23 at 12:46 am

    You are hilarious. Guinea Pig bacon…

    Reply
  18. Amanda says

    2011-04-22 at 11:45 pm

    That cake’s adorable!!

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  19. Julie (Food & Other Things) says

    2011-04-22 at 10:12 pm

    Your bunny cake is so cute! I love sweet salads, I’m always putting raisins on mine!

    Reply
  20. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    2011-04-22 at 10:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • runeatrepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 12:06 am

      Yeah they’re super pricey. I got mine on a good sale a few years back. Maybe you’ll score a deal too!

      Reply
  21. Anna @ Blissful Whimsy says

    2011-04-22 at 10:07 pm

    I love your bunny cake!

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  22. Flo (Coconut Chronicles) says

    2011-04-22 at 9:41 pm

    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!

    Reply
  23. alison says

    2011-04-22 at 9:25 pm

    Too cute! Thanks for the tutorial!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2011-04-23 at 12:05 am

      Yah! Glad you like it 🙂

      Reply

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