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Easy Bunny Cupcakes with Marshmallow Ears

Delight in these whimsical bunny cupcakes adorned with fluffy marshmallow ears, perfect for spring celebrations and children's parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box cake mix Choose your favorite flavor (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 18 pieces cake ice cream cones For the bunny ears
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Creamy base for the frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar About 16 ounces for sweet frosting
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream Adds smoothness to the frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor of the frosting
For Decoration
  • 18 pieces pink jelly beans For the bunny noses
  • 18 pieces large marshmallows, cut in half diagonally To create bunny ears
  • 1/4 cup pink sugar sprinkles For decorating the ears
  • 36 pieces mini chocolate chips For the eyes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and other required ingredients as per package instructions using an electric mixer.
  2. Using a muffin scoop, fill greased muffin tins or cupcake pans with the batter, filling each about ⅔ full.
  3. Place an upside-down ice cream cone on the batter in each muffin cup and gently press down.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
Frosting and Decoration
  1. In a mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed for 3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla extract while mixing on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 more minutes until fluffy.
  2. Frost each cupcake generously with the buttercream using an offset spatula.
  3. Dip the inside portion of the halved marshmallows in pink sprinkles and place two on each cupcake for ears.
  4. Add a pink jelly bean for the nose and two mini chocolate chips for the eyes to complete the bunny look.

Notes

Tips: Use funfetti cake mix for colorful sprinkles; dye the frosting with food coloring for added fun. Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week for longer storage. Consider using gluten-free cake mix for variations.