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Bunny Butt Cupcakes

Bunny Butt Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat for Easter! These fluffy cupcakes are topped with cream frosting, shredded coconut, and cute bunny feet that make them irresistible. Kids love decorating these cupcakes, adding a fun touch to your holiday festivities!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 388

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup (about 2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure lemon extract
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • green gel food coloring
  • shredded coconut
  • 24 large marshmallows
  • 24 mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup white chocolate (for feet)
  • 1/4 cup pink candy melts (optional)
  • 1-2 drops red gel food coloring

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with liners and set aside.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, adding 1 tablespoon of lemon extract. For homemade cupcakes, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined. Fill the liners 2/3 full with batter.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
  4. While the cupcakes cool, melt the white chocolate in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Spoon onto parchment paper to form 48 bunny feet shapes. Freeze to harden 10 minutes.
  5. For the buttercream, beat the butter with powdered sugar, adding vanilla and cream until smooth. Divide into two bowls, coloring one green with gel food coloring.
  6. Frost cooled cupcakes with a thin layer of vanilla frosting, rolling them in shredded coconut for a “fur” effect.
  7. For the bunny tails, slice large marshmallows, and press one onto each cupcake. Add two mini marshmallows for feet, sticking them with melted chocolate if needed.
  8. Optionally, melt pink candy melts to add toes to the bunny feet using a piping bag. Allow to set before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central, estimated where needed Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.