Devil's Food Bunny Cake

Hop into the kitchen with this whimsical *Devil's Food Bunny Cake*, a moist, chocolatey dessert that combines rich devil's food cake with playful Easter-inspired decorating. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this festive treat uses fluffy chocolate frosting, a sprinkling of shredded coconut for a fur-like texture, and colorful candies to bring the bunny to life. Crafted from simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla, this cake stays ultra-moist thanks to the addition of boiling water in the batter. Constructing the bunny shape is as fun as it is creative—cut one of the two baked cake rounds into ears and a bow tie, then assemble and frost to perfection. Whether you’re celebrating spring or surprising the kids with a show-stopping centerpiece, this adorable chocolate bunny cake will surely be the talk of the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
• 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 10 pieces candy decorations (e.g., jelly beans, licorice)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the batter is smooth and uniform.

Step 4

Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing continuously on low speed. The batter will be thin, but this creates a moist cake.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

To make the frosting, beat the butter with a mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with the heavy cream. Mix in the melted chocolate chips and continue beating until smooth and spreadable.

Step 8

Once the cakes are cooled, use a serrated knife to level off the domed tops of the cakes. Leave one round cake intact for the bunny's face, and cut the other into two ears and a bow tie (use a bunny-shaped template or freehand it).

Step 9

Assemble the cake on a large tray or cake board, placing the ears and bow tie pieces next to the intact cake to form a bunny shape.

Step 10

Frost the entire cake with the chocolate frosting, smoothing it evenly over the bunny's surface.

Step 11

Sprinkle shredded coconut over the frosting (optional) to give the bunny a 'furry' texture.

Step 12

Decorate the bunny’s face using candy for the eyes, nose, and mouth. Use licorice for whiskers and jelly beans or similar candies for other features.

Step 13

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2948.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10871.4

Total Fat 529.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 288.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 73.1g
Cholesterol 972.7mg	0%
Sodium 6623.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1566.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 120.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1128.0g
Protein 115.8g	0%

Vitamin D 225.2IU	0%
Calcium 885.6mg	0%
Iron 50.0mg	0%
Potassium 5196.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 54.5%