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Lemon Bunny Bundt Cake with Coconut Grass

Lemon Bunny Bundt Cake with Coconut Grass

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A showstopper lemon bundt cake that combines bright, zesty citrus flavor with a whimsical design featuring coconut grass and a bunny figurine, perfect for Easter or any spring gathering.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, at room temperature

1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

3-4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

Green food coloring

A small ceramic or edible bunny figurine

Small candy eggs (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease and flour a 10 or 12-cup bundt pan.

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

3. In a separate bowl using a mixer, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then beat in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.

5. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice until a drizzling consistency is reached.

9. In a separate bowl or bag, toss the shredded coconut with a few drops of green food coloring until evenly colored.

10. Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top, fill the center hole with the green coconut grass, and place the bunny figurine in the middle.

Notes

To ensure a moist cake, avoid overbaking. You can make a buttermilk substitute by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice to one cup of milk and letting it sit for five minutes. The cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

  • Author: Jessica Lupone!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 83g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 82mg