Easter Bunny Carrot Cake
This Easter, indulge in a delightful and whimsical treat with our Easter Bunny Carrot Cake. This moist and flavorful cake is the perfect centerpiece for your Easter celebration, combining the classic taste of carrot cake with a festive twist. With its cute bunny design and delectable cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Let’s dive into this recipe and create a memorable dessert for the Easter table.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
| Calories | Fat | Saturates | Sugars | Salt | Protein | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 11g | 3g | 20g | 0.4g | 4g | 46g | 2g |
Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Pink food coloring
- Chocolate candy for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts, raisins, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
- Divide the frosting into two bowls. Add a few drops of green food coloring to one bowl and mix until evenly colored. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the other bowl and mix until evenly colored.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, remove them from the pans. Place one cake layer on a serving platter and spread a layer of green frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining green frosting.
- Using the pink frosting, pipe the bunny ears and mouth on the top of the cake. Use chocolate candies to create the eyes, nose, and whiskers.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
- Enjoy this delightful Easter Bunny Carrot Cake with your loved ones!
This Easter Bunny Carrot Cake is a showstopper that brings joy and sweetness to your Easter feast. The combination of moist carrot cake, creamy cream cheese frosting, and adorable bunny decoration makes it the perfect dessert for the occasion. It’s a treat that not only tastes amazing but also delights the eyes. Share the joy of Easter with your family and friends by baking and savoring this delicious cake together. Happy Easter!