If I had to guess, I’d say they’re digging for Cadbury mini eggs. I’m kind of smitten with these little characters – like I really don’t think I’m going to be able to eat one. You know what the best part is? They’re all cupcake and buttercream and chocolate! So on second thought, maybe I will be able to eat one. The dilemmas I face on a daily basis… And they’re actually pretty easy to put together. Sprinkle on a little luster dust and they’ll definitely add some sparkle to your Easter celebration!
I’ve seen a few bunny butt cakes floating around and I thought it would be so cute to create a cupcake. As usual, I filed that thought somewhere in the back of my head till it brewed. Then it hit me last week that if I make the paws out of candy melts and scoop out a bit of the cupcake to create the bunny butt, I just may be on to something. I was so excited when it worked, and they turned out even cuter than I thought! And do you see their little paws sparkling away??
Okay, so let me take you through the process so you can see just how simple it is. You want to start with frozen cupcakes – it will make your life easier. You then want to scoop a bit of the cupcake out using a small cookie scoop. Remember – you’re scooping a small amount, you’re not digging for gold. Next pipe some grass on top of the cupcake using your favorite buttercream. I give info on all tips I use below. Then place scooped cake on top.
All that’s left to do now is pipe more buttercream to make the bunnies as fluffy as you want. The fluffier the better, if you ask me. Don’t forget to give them little tails and a hint of luster dust just gives them a slight shimmer. Stick the paws on and you’re done! And the paws couldn’t be easier. You’ll find complete instructions below and after you make a few, you’ll get the hang of it.
Pretty easy and seriously adorable. This is also a really great project for kids so get baking this weekend! I want to wish you all a Happy Easter and I hope you enjoy your weekend!
Ingredients
- Your choice of cupcakes, baked & frozen
- small cookie scoop
- 1 batch buttercream
- green food coloring
- white candy melts
- pink candy melts
- disposable piping bags
- tip #133 for grass
- tip #24 for bunny butt
- tip #20 for bunny tail
- baby pink luster dust or disco dust - if you're into sparkles!
Instructions
- Make feet: Melt white candy melts and pour into disposable piping bag. Pipe little paws on parchment paper and allow to dry.
- Once they are dry, melt pink chocolate and fill disposable piping bag. Turn white paws over and pipe pink paw prints on top. Quickly sprinkle a little disco dust on top if you wish.
- Starting with frozen cupcakes, scoop a small round out of the top with a small cookie scoop.
- Place little scoops of cake back in the freezer.
- Tint half the buttercream green - I used leaf green, and ice cupcakes. Make sure to cover the area you scooped. This doesn't have to look perfect, it's just a base.
- Fill piping bag with green buttercream and using tip #133 pipe grass on cupcakes.
- Place frozen cake ball on top of cupcake and decorate with white buttercream. I used tip #24 and piped a shell border around it to make it look fluffy.
- Using tip #20, pipe a small rosette to create the tail.
- Attach feet and sprinkle a little sparkle over the tops to add a little shimmer.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Beyond adorable!! My kids would seriously go crazy for these.
bblondie says
Thanks Rachel!
Michelle @amourbeurre says
So cute!!!!!
bblondie says
Thanks Michelle!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
These are so adorable! I don’t get what is so cute about a rabbit’s butt, but it is!!! lol
bblondie says
Ha, I don’t know what it is either! 🙂
Elle says
So adorable – I think these are the nicest ones I’ve seen!
bblondie says
Thanks, Elle!
Mary says
WELL, THESE ARE JUST THE MOST PRECIOUS CUPCAKES I EVER SAW!!! HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH THESE IDEAS……..GENIUS!!!!
bblondie says
Thanks Mom!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Ahahaha these are SO cute, I’m dying!! Precious!
bblondie says
Thanks girl! Thanks for sharing them too!
Jane says
I’ve seen some cute bunny butt cakes and cupcakes over the last few weeks, but this one is really adorable. Love that you used a swirl of frosting for the body (well, the butt!) and set the feet on that. Very unique!
bblondie says
Thanks so much Jane!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Awwwww, too cute! They’re almost too cute to eat actually.
bblondie says
Thanks Chung-Ah & thank you for sharing!
Jaime says
I had a good giggle because they are just too cute!!! Has to be the best Easter cupcakes ever. Happy Easter Meghan! xx
bblondie says
Thanks so much, Jaime! Hope you had a lovely Easter!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone says
These are the cutest every, Meghan!!! I’ve never seen anything cuter! Truly! Thanks for all the instructions…may have to try these next year!
bblondie says
Thanks so much, Carol!! Thank you for sharing them the other day too!
Sandra says
Adorable Meghan! You come up with such cute ideas.
bblondie says
Thanks Sandra!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
These are seriously the cutest things I have seen for Easter. So cute and they turned out perfectly!
bblondie says
Thanks Meagan!
Jackie says
Oh my gosh Meghan – how cute are these?! I’m with you – I don’t know if I could eat these little guys!
xo Jackie
http://www.FoodWineFashion.com
bblondie says
Thanks Jackie!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
These are so stinkin’ cute!!
bblondie says
Thanks girl!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Oh my gosh! These are way too cute to eat!!
bblondie says
Thank you Kiran!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Absolutely adorable cupcakes…almost too cute to eat but I would.
bblondie says
Thank you, Karen!
Terra says
Bunny butt cakes make me giggle. The idea is so fun really! Your cupcakes look fantastic:-) Hugs, Terra
bblondie says
They make me giggle too! Thanks Terra!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
Hahaha. Love!
bblondie says
Thanks Anita!
Brooks says
Innovative AND adorable! Your spot on work knows no end Meghan…I have a couple of takers here who’d nosh them up straight away and the talk about how cute they were.
bblondie says
Thanks so much Brooks! Ha, I bet they’d scoop them right up!
Liz says
SO darn cute!!! You make the most adorable cakes and cupcakes!!
ashley - baker by nature says
I wish I saw these before Easter passed! Too cute, lady!!!
Tracy Knapp says
These are absolutely adorable. Just curious what tip are you using to make the feet??
bblondie says
Thanks Tracy! I don’t use a tip to pipe the feet. I filled a disposable pastry bag and just snipped a small hole.
Joan McCue says
Thanks for the bunny butts I am 78 and making them for are ladys church group the feet I did different I did the chocolate dough made a stencil out of poster board and was able to cut 6 at a time it goes really fast as I needed 76 feet I just found pinerest not to long ago and haveing a great time with the fruit carvings I was a cake decorator for 12 years and I am returning to my youth
Kristin says
These are so cute. I have 13 grandchildren from 15 down to 3 months, and I am very sure the “Bunny Butts ” will be a hit. Since we are spring break this week and I don’t have to work, these will most definitely be on the dessert table Sunday for our Easter feast! Thanks for sharing. Have a happy Easter !
bblondie says
Thanks, Kristin! So happy to hear you are making them and I hope you and your grandchildren enjoy them! Happy Easter!
Kathi says
What tip did you use for the feet? Very cute and I just baked the cupcakes so later I will make the feet but needing to know how to get the shape.
Thank you
bblondie says
Thanks, Kathi! I don’t use a tip to pipe the feet. I filled a disposable pastry bag and just snipped a small hole. Then I piped an oval shape, making them a little narrower on one end for the paws. Hope you enjoy them!