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four cupcakes decorated with chocolate bunny ears and pink frosting, on a table

Bunny Ears Easter Cupcakes – Adorable & Festive Spring Treat!


  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

These Bunny Ears Easter Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and topped with marshmallow bunny ears! A fun and festive Easter dessert idea.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Vanilla Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk

For the Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring (optional)

For the Bunny Ears & Decoration:

 

  • 12 large marshmallows
  • Pink sanding sugar (or shredded coconut dyed pink)
  • Mini chocolate chips (for bunny eyes)
  • Pink M&M’s or jelly beans (for the nose)

Instructions

1. Make the Vanilla Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before frosting.

2. Prepare the Buttercream Frosting

  1. Beat butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until fluffy.
  4. (Optional) Mix in a tiny drop of pink food coloring for a soft pastel hue.

3. Make the Bunny Ears

  1. Cut each marshmallow diagonally to create two ear shapes.
  2. Dip the sticky cut side into pink sanding sugar or dyed coconut to create the pink inner ear.

4. Assemble the Bunny Cupcakes

  1. Pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
  2. Place two marshmallow bunny ears into the frosting.
  3. Add mini chocolate chips for eyes and a pink M&M or jelly bean for the nose.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

 

  1. Arrange cupcakes on a festive Easter platter and enjoy these adorable bunny treats!

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients – Ensures a light and fluffy cupcake texture.
Cut marshmallows cleanly – A sharp knife prevents sticking.
Chill the frosting before piping – Helps it hold its shape.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: DESSERT
  • Cuisine: AMERICAN

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 320