How do you make marshmallow bunny ears?
Cut marshmallows diagonally with a pair of clean scissors. Dip the cut side in pin sanding sugar then they’re ready to use on cupcakes!
How do you stick marshmallows to a cupcake?
Use a knife or other tool to scrape the top layer off, the surface looses its tackiness, especially when covered in shredded coconut! You may need to cut the bottom of the marshmallow if it is not sticking to the surface.
Can I make pink sugar?
Yes! While I usually buy colored sanding sugar it’s quite easy to make. Add sugar to a plastic bag then a few drops of food coloring. Mix until the color is distributed then spread onto a baking sheet and allow to dry.
How To Make Bunny Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 340 degrees F and add cupcake papers to your muffin tin. Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl then give it a quick whisk and set aside.
Add the milk, sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter to a bowl then mix together until combined.
Pour the wet into the dry and mix until just combined. If using sprinkles, fold in at this point so they’re distributed evenly.
Fill the cupcake papers about 3/4 the way up. I like to use an ice cream scoop but you can spoon it in if that’s easier.
For the buttercream: Beat the butter until light and fluffy, add the sugar a cup at a time and beat well. Mix in the cream until a desired consistency is reached. Once your cupcakes are out of the oven and cooled, pipe the buttercream on top.
Using a pair of clean scissors, cut your marshmallows in diagonally in half. Clean the scissors after each cut so you get a neat edge for the bunny ears. Try dampening the blades if things are a bit messy.
Dip the cut side of the marshmallow into the pink sanding sugar then set aside. You can squeeze the marshmallow as you dip it to avoid getting sugar on the edge, a white outline makes it look like a fuzzy ear.
To make the bunny noses, roll a small ball of fondant in the sanding sugar. This will work best if you brush the fondant with water first.
Once your cupcakes are out of the oven and cooled, pipe the buttercream on top. Start at the edge then pipe a spiral toward the center. you want to build up some height for that bunny head.
Pour the shredded coconut into a bowl and lightly dip the frosted cupcakes into it until the buttercream is covered in the coconut.
Add the ears and nose to the cupcake. You’ll need to push aside some of the shredded coconut so they stick.
Now use two small chocolate chips for the eyes, press the pointy sides in and you have your Easter bunny!
Pro Tips for Making the Best Bunny Cupcakes
Measure your flour correctly! Adding too much flour to the recipe is the most common mistake. The best, and easiest way to measure flour is by using a scale. If you don’t have one then fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off. A bit of advice on the ingredients. You can get the cheapest flour, sour cream, milk and even butter but you have to get good vanilla for this recipe! It’s the main flavor and you want it to shine so go find a good real vanilla extract and it you want to get points for being fancy use some vanilla bean paste too while you’re at it. People love seeing the little specks of vanilla in the cupcakes. Baking papers come in different sizes and everyone’s oven is slightly different. I like to turn my pan halfway through baking and toward the end of the baking time I keep a close eye on the oven. Once the centers are springy and a toothpick comes out clean the cupcakes are ready. Being watchful at the end lessens the chances of having caramelized dark edges on your cupcake, ensuring it’s light, soft, and moist! You can make a few tablespoons of THICK buttercream by adding more powdered sugar to your buttercream and mixing it in with a spatula. This can be rolled for the noses instead of the fondant for those of you who are not fans/don’t have it on hand.
If you’ve tried these Easter bunny cupcakes then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
