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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two.
- Fill each cupcake liner ⅔ full and bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
2. Prepare the Buttercream Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream, beating until fluffy.
- (Optional) Mix in a tiny drop of pink food coloring for a soft pastel hue.
3. Make the Bunny Ears
- Cut each marshmallow diagonally to create two ear shapes.
- Dip the sticky cut side into pink sanding sugar or dyed coconut to create the pink inner ear.
4. Assemble the Bunny Cupcakes
- Pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
- Place two marshmallow bunny ears into the frosting.
- Add mini chocolate chips for eyes and a pink M&M or jelly bean for the nose.
5. Serve & Enjoy!
- 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
