Name: Cute Bunny Cupcakes
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/3 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 large egg whites; Two 16-ounce packages vanilla frosting, divided; Sweetened flaked coconut, as needed; 1 drop red food coloring, or as needed; 12 whole graham cracker squares (48 individual squares); 48 miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Hop into the spirit of celebration with these adorable Bunny Cupcakes! These delightful treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, making them a perfect centerpiece for any gathering. A sweet and whimsical addition guaranteed to bring smiles to faces of all ages.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Add buttermilk, vegetable shortening, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until well combined. Gently fold in egg whites until just incorporated. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full with batter. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting. (30 minutes)

05

Step

Divide one container of frosting in half. Tint half with red food coloring to achieve a light pink hue. Leave the remaining half white. Frost cooled cupcakes with the remaining full container of white frosting, then sprinkle generously with sweetened coconut. (15 minutes)

06

Step

Carefully break graham crackers into individual squares. Gently cut each square into a leaf shape, pointed at both ends to resemble bunny ears, yielding 48 ears. Frost each ear with white frosting, and then apply pink frosting to the inside of each ear shape. (20 minutes)

07

Step

Affix two ears onto each cupcake. Gently press two mini chocolate chips into the top of each cupcake, just below the ears, to create eyes. Add a tiny dot of pink frosting between the eyes for a nose. (15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using salted butter instead of vegetable shortening.
Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
If you don't have graham crackers, consider using vanilla wafers or other similar cookies for the ears.
Feel free to experiment with different food colorings to create unique bunny designs.
Store finished cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.