# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Cakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For the Buttercream
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Food coloring in pink, green, and yellow (optional)
→ For Decoration
14 - Mini marshmallows
15 - White chocolate chips or candy melts
16 - Pink candy-coated chocolates for noses
17 - Mini chocolate chips for eyes
18 - Shredded coconut or green sprinkles for grass
19 - Edible markers (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line each cup with a paper liner.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Add half of the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, followed by half of the milk. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
06 - Distribute batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
08 - Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar while mixing. Pour in milk and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy and light. Divide into portions and tint with food coloring as desired.
09 - Apply buttercream frosting to the cooled cakes using a piping bag or spatula, creating a smooth or textured surface for decoration.
10 - Cut mini marshmallows in half to create bunny ears. Affix marshmallow halves to the top of each frosted cake. Place pink candy-coated chocolates for noses and mini chocolate chips for eyes on the frosting.
11 - Arrange frosted cakes on a serving platter. Sprinkle shredded coconut or green sprinkles around the cakes to represent grass, creating a festive Easter display.
