With all that is going on in the world today, it is a breath of fresh air to make something creative. These adorable Easter Bunny cupcakes are perfect. With two separate designs, these cupcakes are a cute Easter project to make with kids or with the entire family. Even though there is some fondant involved in the design they are super easy to make.

How to make Easter Bunny Cupcakes

This project came about when I saw these cute silicone mold at Joann’s. I immediately picked them up and was so excited to start creating. Using the mold is just as good if not better than making them from scratch.

As you can see, the key to making these cupcakes is the mold. Wilton has two sizes, however, only the smaller size is needed.

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Tips/Substitutions:

Of course, I didn’t want you to start the project without some additional tips. I know what you are thinking, fondant, really… But, the fondant work is so super small and easy anyone can make this design.

However, if you are not comfortable working with fondant substitute with candy melts. Just melt the candy, pour it into the silicone mold. Refrigerate and voila.

If you are not comfortable piping replace the grass with shredded coconut, just color green in a ziplock bag using the green color gel. But, I know you really want to make my versions right? That’s what I thought… Okay so let’s go…

Materials Needed:

• Cupcakes (I used my delicious vanilla cupcake recipe)
• Wilton grass tip 233
• Wilton bunny butt silicone mold (small size)
• Pink edible art paint (I only had the darker rose pink, but use any pink)
• Small paintbrush
• Piping bag
• White fondant (you can make your own using this great Marshmallow fondant recipe)
• Italian Meringue buttercream (see buttercream recipe here) or easy buttercream frosting
• Leaf green gel color
• Stitching tool
• Flower mold
• Nesting circle cutter
• Toothpick
• Tylose powder

How to make the Bunny Butt

1. Add tylose powder to white fondant and knead until pliable.
2. Place in the silicone mold and remove the excess.  Use a rolling pin to make sure the design is imprinted.
3. Carefully remove from the mold.
4. Then place to the side to firm up

Steps for Making the Fondant version of the Easter Bunny Cupcakes:

1. Color the buttercream green and add to the top of the cupcake using a spatula or pipe the buttercream on top.
2. Add a small amount of tylose powder and roll out some white fondant about 1/8 inch thick.
3. Using a circle cutter cut out fondant circles using the side with the design.
4. Use a toothpick to place small holes at the edge of the fondant circle.
5. Use the stitching tool to add stitch lines across the fondant.  Tip: Connect the line from the opposite side.
6. Decide where you want to place the bunny. Then color the tail and the feet. 
7. Add the fondant circle to the cupcake.
8. Use the flower mold and make flowers using three different shades of pink (use the fondant coloring tutorial for how to get the ombre color).
9. Add shortening to the flowers and to the bunny and place on the fondant circle, then place them at the top of the fondant.

Steps for Making the Buttercream version of the Easter Bunny Cupcakes:

1. Fit the piping bag with a couple and add tip 233. Then fill the bag with green frosting.
2. Use a spatula to place some green buttercream on the top of the cupcake.
3. Place the piping bag at a 90-degree angle and begin piping the grass. Squeeze then release pressure.
4. Continue until you have grass all around the cupcake.
5. Then add the fondant bunny butt to the middle of the grass.
6. Remember to place the topper exactly where you like it on the first try. 

That’s it easy peasy bunny cupcakes.  Any questions comment below and don’t forget to share the love (pin for later).  Until next time happy caking.