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Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake

March 26, 2014 by Carrie Sellman

Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake – how to decorate this easy cake for Easter dessert, using edible grass, a chocolate Easter bunny and candy eggs.

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

Spring is officially here and little signs of growth and renewal are sprouting up everywhere.  Easter is just three weeks away and the white ceramic bunnies in my living room have been ready for weeks.  If you haven’t noticed by now, I love holidays.  I love the planning, the decorating, the celebrating, and of course, the baking.  Last year we celebrated Easter with this super simple Speckled Egg Cake DIY.  And I’m happy to share another new Easter cake tutorial with you again today.  This time it’s all about fluffy green grass and a little chocolate bunny.  Traditionally the star of the Easter basket, this chocolate bunny is hoppin’ on top of the cake.  And I must say, he looks pretty happy with his sweet new home.  Let’s take a look at this quick and easy Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake.

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

Today’s cake might just be the simplest cake I’ve ever decorated.  Back in the day, I used to love the challenge of creating a complex design with lots of intricate details.  You know, like the cakes we ohhhh and awwww over each day.  But now, my days are filled with the responsibilities of an editor and of a mother.  So when it comes time for me to bake, I want something that still looks clean and polished.  But takes a fraction of the time!  Seeing that’s easier said than done, this has become my new challenge.  Creating a design that’s completely forgiving with no right or wrong way of doing it… so my toddler assistant can actually put her clump of grass onto the real cake.  And it looks imperfectly perfect.  A design that is achievable by those who bake once in a blue moon but still inspires those who bake everyday.  Because I know that you, yes you reading this post right now, might fall on either end of that spectrum or somewhere in between.  And then there’s those of you who would love to bake but the reality of life has you stopping by the market to purchase a cake.  I’m happy to say, this project is for you too!  This Chocolate Bunny Cake is quick and easy and do-able by all.

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

Now, I know some of you are wondering about the edible grass.  Specifically, if it is edible!  Where I purchased it…. what’s it made of.  I first spotted edible Easter grass at Target in 2012 and that’s where I snagged all of my supplies for today’s cake.  The grass is made of potato starch, much like wafer paper.  I absolutely love how it looks on this cake but preferred the taste of the buttercream frosting underneath, which is quite similar to how many people feel about fondant.  So when it came time to eat a slice, I personally left the edible grass behind.  But I think an eight year old would love it!

Why not just use coconut flakes, colored green, you ask?  Because I loved the playful confetti-like appearance of the edible grass.  It added so much texture and reminds me of Easter basket filler.  Not to mention, it was fun! But you could certainly use green colored coconut flakes instead if you prefer.

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

Okay, it’s time to show you how quickly this cake comes together.  Seven simple steps and you’ll have the centerpiece for your Easter table.

 

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY CAKE
a DIY by Carrie Sellman

Supplies :
8″ round layer cake with white frosting
3 to 4 packs of Edible Grass
Candy Eggs
Chocolate Bunny
Scissors

STEP 1 :  Prepare an 8″ round cake with white frosting.  Use your favorite recipe or one of our cake recipes.  Bake it from a mix.  Or purchase one at the market.

STEP 2 :  Unroll one package of edible grass and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces using clean kitchen scissors.

STEP 3 :  Spread grass clippings out onto a tray and, very sparingly, sprinkle a few drops of water over the top.  1 teaspoon of water per package is plenty.  You do not want the grass to get too wet or it will break down.  NOTE : We’re working with one package of grass at a time.

STEP 4 :  Using your hands, mix up the grass and allow the water to spread.  This will make the grass start to clump together.

STEP 5 :  Pull off a tiny clump of grass and stick it to the side of the cake.  Just gently push it right on to the frosting, letting it stick out from the side of the cake.  Repeat with another small clump of grass, sticking it very close to the last clump.  Repeat with additional clumps and additional packages of grass until the entire cake is covered in grass.  Step back and look for any holes or bare spots.  Fill in with a tiny clump of grass or single blade.

NOTE :  If your grass dries and is no longer clumping together, simply add another drop of water and mix.  Remember to go light on the water.

STEP 6 :  Place chocolate bunny on top of cake and sprinkle eggs around him.

STEP 7 :  Your cake is complete!  The grass will dry in place and become quite firm.  When ready… slice, eat and enjoy!

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

DIY Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com

 


 
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:
Bunny Face Cookies
Spring Wreath Cake
Speckled Egg Cake
Mini Easter Egg Cakes
Coconut Nest Cake

March 26, 2014 by Carrie Sellman

Carrie Sellman , Founder & Editor

Carrie Sellman is the Founder & Editor of The Cake Blog. Her work has been published in BRIDES Magazine, Country Living Magazine and featured online at People, Today, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Redbook, Real Simple, TLC, The Cooking Channel and more.

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Comments

  1. Jackie says

    March 26, 2014 at 9:06 am

    This is such an adorable idea! And edible Easter grass – who knew?!

  2. Mary Juckett says

    March 26, 2014 at 10:27 am

    where can I find edible grass? Can you let me know…Love this cake!

    • Carrie Sellman says

      March 26, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Mary! The edible grass was purchased at Target but is also available online at Amazon.com. Below is a link!

      Edible Easter Grass

      • Miranda says

        April 19, 2014 at 4:05 pm

        They also have it at 5 Below.

      • Gina says

        February 28, 2016 at 8:44 pm

        can I use shredded coconut

        • Carrie Sellman says

          April 3, 2017 at 1:51 pm

          Absolutely Gina!

  3. Claudia Bittencort says

    March 26, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Eu nao estou encontrando o capim para comprar …. qual eh o nome que vcs dao ????

  4. Brendon The Smiling Chef says

    March 26, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    This is such a lovely cake design Carrie. I’m really excited to see your new theme. I haven’t been on your site for about a year so I’m looking forward to catching up with all your posts. Feel free to check out my recipe blog if you get a chance.

    Keep smiling,

    Brendon

  5. kankana sonowal says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    amazing…….

  6. sue/the view from great island says

    March 27, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I love this, it’s cute without being over the top, and the chocolate bunny and jellybeans are the perfect touch!

  7. Mea says

    March 30, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Beautiful!

  8. Let's Do Cake! says

    April 1, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    This is adorable and really quite easy! We just shared this on our facebook page! Thank you for such great ideas and cakes always! Donna, co-owner of Let’s Do Cake!

  9. Mary C. says

    April 3, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Love the rustic look of this cake, looks easy enough to do since I am not a professional baker!

    If I make it on the Saturday before Easter, where and how should I store it?

    I was thinking the fridge, but will that make the grass get too hard to eat?

    Thanks,
    Mary

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 7, 2014 at 6:22 am

      If your frosting and/or filling needs to be refrigerated, then definitely store the cake in your fridge. I had this one in my refrigerator for several days and it was just fine. It was actually easier to cut through the grass once the cake had set up.

      As with any cake that you store in the fridge… bring it out 30 minutes or so before serving. Cake always tastes best at room temperature.

      Hope this helps!

  10. Lineia Costa says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Hy!! Here in Bazil we don´t have edible grass.I will try with colored coconut. I loved this idea.Thanks!

  11. Regina says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    Such an incredible and pretty idea, love it!

  12. catrina says

    April 18, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    If I could re-do my cake, I think I would tint the frosting green so you couldn’t see spaces in the grass.

    • Carrie Sellman says

      January 30, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion!

  13. Buttoni says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:20 am

    What a lovely cake! I’ve never seen “edible grass” before! Fun!

  14. Best Easter Pinterest Group Boards says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    I love the coconut flakes! The contrast of color between the chocolate bunny and the green work well! I’m sure kids will have a lot of fun grabbing and eating the coconut grass. Thank you for sharing such a fun cake idea. It’s very Unique! I pinned this on my Best Easter Cakes Group Board 🙂

  15. jade anderson says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:11 am

    This cake is absolutely brilliant! I’ve never seen edible grass before but it looks so much better than plain green icing!

  16. Tina says

    March 21, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    This cake is amazing! Unfortunately, I’m from Poland and buying edible grass is not an option for me. 🙁 Could you tell me what it is made of? Thank you! 🙂

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 3, 2017 at 11:56 am

      You can always sub colored coconut flakes for the edible grass. =)

  17. Connie Gutierrez says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    i think I’m going to make it for Easter beautiful

  18. Sharon says

    April 1, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    Does the bunny stay put or should I sink it into the icing first THEN do the grass around? Also do the eggs stay put,I’m asking because I’m taking this to a party.

    Thanks!

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 3, 2017 at 11:55 am

      I did the grass and then added the bunny. But you could certainly place the bunny first and then build the grass around him. As for the eggs, I would add them after you arrive at the party. Enjoy!

  19. Eden Passante says

    March 9, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    What an adorable idea–especially for kids! Love it!

  20. Elizabeth says

    March 22, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    Such a cute cake. I was wondering what kind of candy eggs you used. I love those colors!

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 3, 2017 at 11:52 am

      I used Reese’s Pieces eggs. Yum! =)

  21. ajs says

    March 29, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    I made this. It is indeed really cute and looks great, but no one ate it. I had to insert hot toothpicks into the bottom of the bunny to keep him upright. The only PROBLEM came when it was time to serve it. It was IMPOSSIBLE to cut. The grass would not cut with any knife without smashing the cake. I even tried an angel food cake knife. I had to pull off the grass in order to cut the cake. So you can image what a mess it looked like then.
    So this is a great display , but don’t attempt to serve it in front of your guests.

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 3, 2017 at 11:48 am

      I’m very sorry to hear you had trouble cutting the cake! I didn’t have the same experience, so I’m not sure what was different. Perhaps the brand of grass? Or the amount of water mixed in with it? Whatever the case, I’m sorry it didn’t work out better for you.

  22. Chantal says

    March 23, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    Most adorable cake. Love it!

  23. Kimberly Kempa says

    February 22, 2019 at 6:11 am

    Why are there no steps afte step 1?

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 17, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Technical issues, lol. It’s fixed now!

  24. Audra says

    April 13, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    Hi! I would love to make this adorable cake, but nothing is coming up after step one. I tried turning off my ad blocker, but that didn’t work. Any ideas? Thanks!

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 17, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      The issue was on our end… but it should work for you now!

      • Audra says

        April 18, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to make this.

  25. Heather Schroeder says

    April 16, 2019 at 1:32 pm

    How many 8 in cakes do I need-3?

    • Carrie Sellman says

      April 17, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      I made this with three layers but the concept works on any cake.

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