1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing on low until just combined, then slowly mix in the hot coffee until smooth.

5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

7. To make the frosting, beat softened butter until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.

8. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed, then add vanilla and salt.

9. Slowly add cream and beat on medium-high for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.

10. To assemble, place one cake layer on a plate and top with a layer of frosting.

11. Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with a thin crumb coat of frosting.

12. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the crumb coat.

13. Apply a final, smooth layer of frosting over the entire cake and chill until firm.

14. Gently place a bunny stencil on the cake’s center and dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.

15. Carefully lift the stencil straight up to reveal the clean bunny silhouette.