Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes (Cute Marshmallow Bunny Ears)
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Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes are the cutest little spring dessert and they never fail to make people smile. Soft homemade vanilla cupcakes topped with fluffy white frosting and sweet marshmallow bunny ears turn an ordinary cupcake into the perfect Easter treat for kids and adults alike. If you are looking for easy Easter cupcakes that feel special without being complicated, this is the recipe I make every year.
I have made these Easter bunny cupcakes more times than I can count.
I bring them to church events, school parties, and family Easter dinners, and they are always one of the first desserts to disappear.
They sit beautifully next to my Easter Poke Cake, Cadbury Creme Bites, and White Chocolate Easter Chex Mix on the dessert table.
When I want cute Easter cupcakes that are simple but still impressive, this is the recipe I trust.
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Table of contents
- Why I Love These Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes
- Ingredients for Easter Bunny Cupcakes
- How to Make Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes
- My Pro Tips for Perfect Easter Bunny Cupcakes
- Serving Suggestions for Easter Parties
- Recipe Variations
- Frequently Asked Questions About Easter Bunny Cupcakes
- More Easy Easter Desserts You’ll Love
Why I Love These Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes
- They are truly easy Easter cupcakes that look bakery worthy.
- Kids can help decorate the marshmallow bunny ears, which makes them perfect Easter cupcakes for kids.
- The homemade vanilla cupcake base is soft, tender, and flavorful.
- The decorating is simple and affordable with ingredients from any grocery store.
- They are ideal for Easter parties, spring celebrations, and classroom treats.
I especially love that I can make the cupcakes ahead of time and decorate them the morning of an event. That little bit of flexibility makes hosting so much easier in my kitchen.
Ingredients for Easter Bunny Cupcakes
These cute Easter cupcakes use simple pantry staples plus a few fun decorating ingredients.
For the Vanilla Cupcakes
- Granulated sugar
Adds sweetness and helps create a light texture when creamed with butter. - Butter
Gives richness and flavor. I always use softened butter so it creams smoothly. - Eggs
Provide structure and moisture to the cupcakes. - Vanilla extract
Adds that classic warm flavor that makes these cupcakes taste homemade. - All-purpose flour
Forms the base of the cupcake batter. - Baking powder
Helps the cupcakes rise. - Baking soda
Works with the Greek yogurt to create a soft crumb. - Salt
Balances the sweetness. - Vanilla Greek yogurt
Adds moisture and tenderness. You can substitute plain Greek yogurt if needed. - Whole milk
Thins the batter and keeps the cupcakes moist. Two percent milk works in a pinch.
For the White Frosting
- Betty Crocker Fluffy White Frosting Mix
This makes decorating quick and easy. You can substitute your favorite homemade buttercream if you prefer. - Boiling water
Used to prepare the frosting mix according to package directions.
For the Marshmallow Bunny Ears
- Large marshmallows
These create the adorable bunny ear shape. - Pink sanding sugar
Gives the ears that soft pink center. - Pink M&Ms, optional
Fun for decorating or adding extra detail.
How to Make Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes
These Easter cupcakes for kids come together in simple steps.
My Pro Tips for Perfect Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting. I learned this the hard way when my frosting started sliding off.
Use a sharp knife to cut the marshmallows cleanly. I like to lightly spray my knife with nonstick spray so it does not stick.
Pipe tall, sturdy mounds of frosting so the bunny ears stand upright.
If I am serving these at church or school, I transport the cupcakes unfrosted and decorate them at the event. It keeps everything looking fresh and picture perfect.
Serving Suggestions for Easter Parties
These easy Easter cupcakes are perfect for:
- Easter brunch dessert tables
- School Easter party treats
- Church spring events
- Baby showers
- Spring birthday parties
Serve them alongside fruit trays, pastel candies, and other cute Easter desserts to create a festive dessert spread.
Recipe Variations
If you want to change things up, here are a few ideas:
- Use chocolate cupcakes instead of vanilla for a fun twist.
- Add shredded coconut tinted green around the base to look like grass.
- Use homemade buttercream instead of frosting mix.
- Add edible eyes or a small candy nose to create a full bunny face.
- Make mini Easter bunny cupcakes using a mini muffin pan for smaller treats.
Frequently Asked Questions About Easter Bunny Cupcakes
Yes. If you are short on time, use plain bakery cupcakes and decorate them with the marshmallow bunny ears.
You can bake the cupcakes one day in advance. Store them in an airtight container and frost them the day you plan to serve.
Absolutely. This is one of my favorite Easter cupcakes for kids because little hands can press the marshmallows into pink sugar and help place the bunny ears.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate them and bring to room temperature before serving.
You can freeze the unfrosted cupcakes for up to two months. Thaw completely before decorating.
These Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes are one of my favorite cute Easter cupcakes to make every spring.
They are simple, festive, and guaranteed to make people smile.
If you try this Easter cupcake recipe, I would love for you to leave a comment and let me know how they turned out in your kitchen.
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Bunny Ears Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the vanilla cupcakes:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup whole milk
For the white frosting:
- 1 box, 7.2 oz Betty Crocker Fluffy White Frosting Mix
- ½ cup boiling water
For the bunny ears:
- large marshmallows
- pink sanding sugar
- pink M&Ms, optional
Directions
For the vanilla cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add Greek yogurt and mix to combine.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in half them dry ingredients then half the milk. Repeat until all ingredients have been added.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners until they are about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
To decorate:
- Make frosting according to package directions. Place frosting in a large piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe large round mounds of frosting on each cupcake.
- Place a small amount of pink sanding sugar in a small bowl. Cut each marshmallow in half diagonally then press the cut side into the pink sanding sugar.
- Stand the marshmallow halves up in the frosting to form bunny ears.
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