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Fluffy Bunny Butt Cupcakes

Fluffy Bunny Butt Cupcakes

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Adorable and fluffy bunny butt cupcakes perfect for Easter and spring celebrations. This simple recipe features a classic vanilla cupcake base decorated with buttercream grass and charming marshmallow bunny decorations.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3-4 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream or milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Green food coloring

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

12 large marshmallows, cut in half

6 additional large marshmallows for tails

Pink nonpareils or pink decorating sugar

Pink frosting or melted pink candy melts for paw pads

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.

4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full.

6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, then let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.

7. To make the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream.

8. Add vanilla and beat on high until light and fluffy, then mix in green food coloring.

9. To prepare bunny feet, press the cut side of 12 marshmallow halves into pink nonpareils.

10. Use pink frosting or candy melts to add three small dots for paw pads on each foot.

11. Dip another large marshmallow half in frosting and roll in coconut to create the bunny body.

12. Place the coconut-covered marshmallow body in the center of a cupcake.

13. Using a grass piping tip, pipe green frosting around the marshmallow to create grass.

14. Arrange two marshmallow feet at the base of the body.

15. Use a dab of frosting to attach a small piece of marshmallow on top for the tail and repeat for all cupcakes.

Notes

For a shortcut, a boxed cake mix can be used. If you dislike coconut, roll the marshmallow body in white nonpareils or sparkling sugar instead. Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best frosting consistency.

  • Author: Jessica Lupone!
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg