Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake

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Health score
3%
Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake
200 min.
12
554kcal

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Get ready to hop into the sweetest celebration of the season with our delightful Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake! This show-stopping dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a rich and indulgent treat that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Perfect for Easter gatherings, birthday parties, or any special occasion, this cake combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate with the whimsical charm of chocolate bunnies and pastel malted eggs.

Imagine a moist, decadent chocolate cake that springs back to life with every touch, topped with a creamy peppermint icing that adds a refreshing twist. The cake is adorned with adorable chocolate bunnies nestled among fresh mint sprigs, creating a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests. With each slice, you’ll experience a delightful blend of textures and flavors, from the velvety cake to the crunchy candy eggs.

Not only is this cake a visual delight, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make, taking just a little over three hours from start to finish. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to guide you through every step, ensuring a successful and delicious outcome. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let’s create a memorable dessert that will be the highlight of your Easter festivities!

Ingredients

  •  duncan hines devil's food cake dark
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • large chocolate 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder 
  • tablespoons plus light
  • cup chocolate dark chopped
  •  eggs 
  • 10  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons milk 
  • Bunch mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. Sprinkle with cocoa to coat pans; tap to remove excess cocoa.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, butter and water with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chocolate.
  4. Spoon batter into pan.
  5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  6. Place cooling rack or heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn rack and pan over.
  7. Remove pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  8. In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, corn syrup, cream, and peppermint extract on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add just enough milk to the icing to make it thin enough to stick to a spoon, dripping off of the spoon slowly when tipped down toward bowl.
  10. Spread icing onto cooled cake.
  11. Place a bunch of mint sprigs in the center of cake.
  12. Add a chocolate bunny in center of the mint sprigs. Press malted eggs around the top and sides of the cake. Press a second chocolate bunny onto the side of the cake.
  13. Garnish with additional mint sprigs, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories554kcal
Protein6.93%
Fat43.41%
Carbs49.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.38
Glycemic Load
3.12
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.217391352291%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.54mg
Epicatechin
1.64mg
Eriodictyol
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:553.92kcal
27.7%
Fat:27.63g
42.51%
Saturated Fat:13.29g
83.07%
Carbohydrates:71.11g
23.7%
Net Carbohydrates:68.06g
24.75%
Sugar:53.73g
59.69%
Cholesterol:204mg
68%
Sodium:436.74mg
18.99%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.02%
100%
Caffeine:20.62mg
6.87%
Protein:9.93g
19.85%
Selenium:20.85µg
29.78%
Phosphorus:257.39mg
25.74%
Copper:0.5mg
25.06%
Iron:4.48mg
24.87%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.91%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.98%
Magnesium:66.69mg
16.67%
Fiber:3.05g
12.18%
Vitamin A:591.63IU
11.83%
Folate:45.99µg
11.5%
Zinc:1.58mg
10.51%
Calcium:104.57mg
10.46%
Potassium:328.46mg
9.38%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.8%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.44%
Vitamin B12:0.5µg
8.38%
Vitamin D:1.06µg
7.07%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.21%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.38%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.15%
Vitamin K:3.72µg
3.54%