A Easter bunny cake is simple to make, and will be a great finale to your holiday meal! You don't need to pay a specialty bake shop big bucks for one, this guide to how to make an Easter bunny cake will help you take the rabbit into your own hands.

• There are several ways to assemble an Easter Bunny cake, from simple projects you can do with a toddler, to detailed creations that could pass as works of art!

• Most of the supplies for an Easter bunny cake can be found in your kitchen already. Some recipes do call for an Easter bunny cake mold, which you can find online or at a local kitchen supplies store.

1. Cake mix
2. Frosting
3. Food coloring
4. A pastry bag, or sealable bag to pipe frosting onto cupcakes
5. A spoon, spatula or knife to spread the frosting
6. A large tray or piece of cardboard covered with foil to position the cake on
7. Your choice of decorations

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• Although making an Easter bunny cake is an exercise in personal creativity, here are some tips that may help as you construct your masterpiece:

1. Sprinkle coconut on the cake to simulate fur.
2. Using carrot cake for the cake continues the rabbit theme.
3. When making a cutout cake, freeze the pieces after cutting before you frost the cake in order to minimize "crumble pox"
4. String licorice makes realistic whiskers
5. Regular marshmallows can serve as a tail, mini marshmallows work well as rabbit teeth.
6. Jelly beans can be used for eyes

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• In case you need some ideas to get your creative juices flowing, here are some recipes and decorating ideas to get you started:

• Betty Crocker: Easter Bunny Cake

• All Recipes: Easy Bunny Cake

• Food Network: Easter Bunny Cake

• Recipezaar: Easter Bunny Cake

• Nothing represents Easter to more people than the Easter bunny. With an Easter bunny cake, he can be the guest of honor at your holiday meal.