Bunny Cupcakes Easter Fun (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cupcake Mix Essentials
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1 box of vanilla pudding powder
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1 package of white cake mix (plus what the box needs, adding an extra egg and 2 tbsp more oil)
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1 teaspoon almond essence
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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Pink and purple gel colors
→ Buttercream Topping
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6 cups of powdered sugar
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3 sticks of softened butter (1 1/2 cups)
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1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
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About 3 to 4 tbsp of heavy cream
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Pink and yellow gel colors
→ Toppings & Extras
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Sprinkles for decorating
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Pre-made bunny bottom decorations (made of royal icing)
# Instructions:
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Turn on your oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in a cupcake pan to prep it.
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Grab a bowl and mix the cake mix, pudding powder, almond and vanilla extracts, and the box ingredients (don’t forget to add your extra oil and egg). Split the batter into two portions. Use pink coloring in one and purple in the other.
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Pour the pink mixture into the liners, about a third of the way up. Then add the purple mix so it’s 2/3 full.
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Follow baking instructions on the package. Once done, set the cupcakes aside to cool completely before decorating.
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Use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy. Slowly add part of the powdered sugar and mix well. Then mix in the remaining sugar, cream, and vanilla. Take about 2/3 of it and color it yellow in one bowl. Use pink dye for the other third in a separate bowl.
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Fit your piping bag with a round tip and use the yellow frosting to cover each cupcake. Dip these in sprinkles. Switch to a 1M tip, use the pink frosting to make a neat swirl on top, and finish with bunny bottoms.
# Notes:
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To use less frosting, adjust to 2 sticks of butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2-3 tbsp heavy cream.
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You can find bunny bottom decorations in baking supply stores or online, especially around Easter.
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The pudding mix makes these cupcakes extra soft and fluffy.