13 Super Cute Easter Bunny Cupcakes For A Hoppy Celebration!

Easter is the perfect time for fun, colorful desserts, and bunny cupcakes steal the show every time. There’s just something about those little marshmallow ears, pastel frosting, and tiny candy noses that make them almost too cute to eat. These cupcakes aren’t just adorable—they’re soft, sweet, and easy to decorate, making them a great baking project for any skill level.

Some designs are simple and playful, while others have intricate bunny faces that look straight out of a bakery. Whether you’re making treats for an Easter party, a school event, or just want to bake something festive for the holiday, these bunny cupcakes will be a hit. They’re fun to make, even more fun to decorate, and guaranteed to bring smiles all around.

Easter Bunny Cupcakes in Ice Cream Cones

These adorable cupcakes are baked inside ice cream cones, making them a fun and edible treat for kids. Frosted with fluffy buttercream and decorated with bunny ears, they’re perfect for Easter parties. The cones add a delightful crunch and eliminate the need for cupcake liners. Serve them upright for a unique and playful dessert!

Ingredients

• 12 flat-bottomed ice cream cones
• 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Mini marshmallows (for ears)
• Edible candy eyes
• Pink jelly beans (for noses)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Place ice cream cones in a muffin tin to keep them upright.
2. Prepare cake batter according to package instructions and fill each cone halfway with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
3. Beat butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Tint half the frosting pink.
4. Frost cupcakes generously with white or pink frosting, slightly mounding it over the cone’s rim to create a bunny head shape.
5. Cut mini marshmallows in half diagonally to create ear shapes. Press the cut sides into pink sanding sugar.
6. Place them on top of each frosted cupcake, positioning them upright for a bunny ear effect. Finish decorating with candy eyes and a pink jelly bean nose.

Happy Bunny Cupcakes With Adorable Bunny Teeth

These cheerful bunny cupcakes feature bright, happy faces that bring joy to your Easter dessert table. Each cupcake is decorated with icing to create expressive bunny features. They’re fun to customize with different facial expressions, making them perfect for kids and adults alike. Serve them as a centerpiece, or hand them out as festive treats!

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla or chocolate cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Small round chocolate discs or candy eyes
• Pink candy-coated chocolates or fondant balls (for the nose)
• 24 mini pink star-shaped sprinkles (for the cheeks)
• Black gel icing (for whiskers)
• Mini marshmallows (for teeth and ears)

Instructions

1. Bake and cool cupcakes according to your favorite recipe.
2. Prepare buttercream frosting and pipe a smooth layer on top of each cupcake.
3. Place chocolate discs or large candy eyes slightly apart on the frosting. Press a pink candy-coated chocolate or fondant ball in the center. Add two pink star-shaped sprinkles on either side of the nose. Use black gel icing to pipe curved whiskers below the cheeks.
4. Cut marshmallows diagonally for the ear. Firmly place the marshmallows for the ear. Cut mini marshmallows into small rectangles and place them vertically below the nose for bunny teeth.

Easter Bunny Cupcakes with Marshmallow Ears

Soft, pillowy marshmallow ears give these bunny cupcakes a cute and fluffy look. The cupcakes are topped with a smooth layer of buttercream frosting, making them irresistible. You can dust the marshmallow ears with colored sugar for a fun pastel effect. They’re easy to make and perfect for Easter celebrations!

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 24 large round black chocolate-coated candies (for eyes)
• Black gel icing (for whiskers and smile)
• 12 large marshmallows (for ears)
• Pink sanding sugar (for ear decoration)

Instructions

1. Bake cupcakes and allow them to cool completely.
2. Frost each cupcake with buttercream frosting.
3. Press two large black chocolate-coated candies onto the frosting for bunny eyes. Use black gel icing to pipe a curved bunny smile and two small whiskers on each side.
4. Cut each large marshmallow in half diagonally to create two ear shapes. Press the cut side of each marshmallow into pink sanding sugar.
5. Gently press marshmallow ears into the frosting so they stand upright. If needed, use a small dab of frosting on the back of each ear for extra stability. Add candy eyes and a small pink candy nose.

Fluffy Bunny Butt Cupcakes

These cupcakes are decorated to look like a bunny diving headfirst into the grass! Featuring a fluffy bunny tail and little feet, they’re a playful and creative Easter treat. Coconut flakes add a furry texture, and pink icing details bring the design to life. These cupcakes are almost too cute to eat!

Ingredients

• 12 chocolate or vanilla cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Green food coloring
• White and pink fondant (for feet)

Instructions

1. Bake cupcakes and allow them to cool completely.
2. Mix green food coloring into the frosting and pipe grass-like swirls onto each cupcake. After piping the green frosting, let it sit for 5 minutes to firm up slightly before attaching the fondant feet and marshmallow tail to help them stay in place.
3. Roll fondant into small ovals to create bunny feet and add pink fondant to it. Place the feet on the marshmallow using a bit of icing.
4. Place a mini marshmallow tail in the center and position the feet below it.

Fluffy Coconut Bunny Cupcakes

These cupcakes are covered in shredded coconut to resemble a bunny’s soft fur. The combination of vanilla buttercream and coconut adds a delicious texture and a subtle tropical flavor. Topped with marshmallow ears and a cute candy nose, they’re almost too adorable to eat! Perfect for Easter parties and springtime celebrations.

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• Mini marshmallows (for ears)
• Pink sanding sugar
• Pink jelly beans (for cheeks)
• Black gel icing (for whiskers)
• Candy eyes

Instructions

1. Bake cupcakes and allow them to cool completely.
2. Frost each cupcake with a thick layer of buttercream.
3. Roll the frosted tops in shredded coconut to create a fluffy fur effect.
4. Cut mini marshmallows in half diagonally, dip the sticky side in pink sanding sugar, and attach them as ears.
5. Add candy eyes, black icing whiskers, and a pink jelly bean for the cheeks.

Chocolate Bunny Cupcakes With Chocolate Toppers

These cupcakes are topped with a miniature chocolate bunny for an effortless yet elegant Easter treat. The smooth buttercream pairs beautifully with the rich chocolate bunny on top. You can use store-bought mini chocolate bunnies or make your own using a bunny mold. A dusting of cocoa powder or sprinkles adds the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

• 12 chocolate cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 12 mini chocolate bunnies
• Chocolate sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake and cool cupcakes completely.
2. Frost with buttercream using a piping bag or a spatula.
3. Press a mini chocolate bunny gently into the frosting. If it leans, add a small dab of frosting behind it for support, or chill cupcakes for 5 minutes before serving.
4. Place a few mini chocolate eggs randomly.

Peek-a-Boo Bunny Cupcakes

These cupcakes have a playful design, featuring a bunny’s face peeking out from behind the frosting. They’re simple yet stunning, making them a perfect Easter treat!

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar or cocoa powder

Instructions

1. Bake and cool cupcakes completely.
2. Pipe soft swirls of pastel buttercream frosting onto each cupcake, ensuring there’s a slight dip in the center for placing the bunny.
3. Place a small pastel-colored fondant or chocolate bunny head into the center of each frosted cupcake. The bunny should appear to be peeking out of the frosting.
4. Add facial details to the bunnies with mini sugar pearls or candy eyes.

Pastel Bunny Face Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature adorable bunny faces in soft pastel colors. Piped icing is used to create whiskers, noses, and ears, making each bunny unique. You can mix and match colors for a playful and vibrant Easter dessert.

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla or chocolate cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pink, blue, and purple food coloring
• Black gel icing (for whiskers)
• Candy eyes
• Mini marshmallows (for cheeks and ears)

Instructions

1. Bake and cool cupcakes completely.
2. Divide frosting into separate bowls and tint with pastel food coloring.
3. Pipe a bunny face onto each cupcake using colored frosting. Start with the nose, add whiskers, place candy eyes, and finish with mini marshmallow cheeks and ears.

Bunny Paw Print Cupcakes

These cupcakes are decorated with adorable bunny paw prints using pink fonsant. They’re simple yet charming, making them a great Easter dessert option. Perfect for kids and families to decorate together!

Ingredients

• 12 chocolate or vanilla cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pink fondant

Instructions

1. Bake and cool cupcakes completely.
2. Frost with a smooth layer of buttercream.
3. Roll out the pink fondant to about ¼ inch thick. Use a small round cutter to cut out one large oval per cupcake for the main paw pad. Cut out three smaller circles for the bunny toes. Gently press the small circles above the large oval to form the paw print shape.
4. Place the fondant paw on the frosting carefully.

Carrot Patch Bunny Cupcakes

These cupcakes are inspired by a bunny’s favorite snack—carrots! They feature chocolate “dirt” frosting with a mini candy carrot sticking out on top. The combination of chocolate and orange candy decorations makes them look just like a real carrot patch!

Ingredients

• 12 chocolate cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Crushed chocolate cookies (for dirt)
• Mini candy carrots or fondant carrots

Instructions

1. Bake and cool cupcakes completely.
2. Frost with chocolate buttercream and sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies.
3. Insert a mini candy carrot in the center of each cupcake, gently pressing it into the frosting.

Bunny Nest Cupcakes With Mini Eggs

These cupcakes feature a little bunny sitting in an edible nest made from toasted coconut and chocolate eggs. The toasted coconut adds a delicious crunch, while the chocolate eggs give a pop of color. They’re perfect for Easter brunch or as a cute dessert idea!

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla or chocolate cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup toasted coconut
• Mini chocolate eggs
• Mini marshmallows (for bunny tails)

Instructions

1. Bake and cool cupcakes completely.
2. Frost with buttercream and sprinkle toasted coconut around the center of each cupcake, forming a circular nest shape.
3. Press lightly to secure, then place the mini marshmallow tail and chocolate eggs inside.

Easter Bunny Surprise Cupcakes

These cupcakes have a hidden surprise inside! When you take a bite, you’ll find a burst of colorful sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs inside. They’re great for kids and add an element of fun to Easter celebrations.

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs (for filling)

Instructions

1. Bake cupcakes and let them cool completely.
2. Use a small knife to cut out the center of each cupcake and fill it with sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs.
3. After filling cupcakes with sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs, gently place the cut-out piece of cake back on top and press lightly.
4. Frost over the top to seal the surprise inside.

Strawberry Bunny Cupcakes With Pink Frosting

These cupcakes feature fresh strawberries incorporated into the frosting for a natural pink hue. The fruitiness pairs perfectly with vanilla cake, making them a delicious Easter treat. Top with bunny ears for an extra festive touch!

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla cupcakes
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• ½ cup pureed strawberries
• Mini marshmallows (for ears)
• Pink sanding sugar

Instructions

1. Bake cupcakes and allow them to cool completely.
2. Beat butter, powdered sugar, and pureed strawberries together to make strawberry frosting.
3. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and add marshmallow ears with pink sanding sugar.