Easter Bunny Cake

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix, batter prepared according to package directions
• 2 (16-ounce) cans white frosting
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 drops red food color
• 3 maraschino cherries
• 1 (0.68-ounce) tube black decorating gel

Details

Servings 18
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bake cake mix according to package directions for one 8-inch round baking pan and one 8-inch square baking pan. Make sure batter is divided equally so layers are same height. Let cool slightly then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Place round cake layer on a large platter.

Cut 2 semi-circles out of square layer on two opposite sides, leaving a bow-tie shape. Place cut pieces of cake on platter, forming ears. Place remaining piece of cake at bottom of round cake, forming a bow-tie (see photo). Frost entire cake with frosting.

In a medium bowl, combine coconut and food color, stirring until coconut turns pink. Place coconut inside ears and around sides of cake.

Place cherries to make eyes and nose. Use gel to make whiskers, mouth, and center of bow-tie.

Serve, or cover loosely until ready to serve.