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Spring is officially here and little signs of growth and renewal are sprouting up everywhere.\u00a0 Easter is just three weeks away and the white ceramic bunnies in my living room have been ready for weeks.\u00a0 If you haven’t noticed by now, I love holidays.\u00a0 I love the planning, the decorating, the celebrating, and of course, the baking.\u00a0 Last year we celebrated Easter with this super simple Speckled Egg Cake DIY<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 And I’m happy to share another new Easter cake tutorial with you again today.\u00a0 This time it’s all about fluffy green grass and a little chocolate bunny.\u00a0 Traditionally the star of the Easter basket, this chocolate bunny is hoppin’ on top of the cake.\u00a0 And I must say, he looks pretty happy with his sweet new home.\u00a0 Let’s take a look at this quick and easy Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Today’s cake might just be the simplest cake I’ve ever decorated.\u00a0 Back in the day, I used to love the challenge of creating a complex design with lots of intricate details.\u00a0 You know, like the cakes we\u00a0ohhhh and awwww over each day.\u00a0 But now, my days are filled with the responsibilities of an editor and of a mother.\u00a0 So when it comes time for me to bake, I want something that still looks clean and polished.\u00a0 But takes a fraction of the time!\u00a0 Seeing that’s easier said than done, this has become my new challenge.\u00a0 Creating a design that’s completely forgiving with no right or wrong way of doing it… so my toddler assistant can actually put her clump of grass onto the real cake.\u00a0 And it looks imperfectly perfect.\u00a0 A design that is achievable by those who bake once in a blue moon but still inspires those who bake everyday.\u00a0 Because I know that you, yes you reading this post right now, might fall on either end of that spectrum or somewhere in between.\u00a0 And then there’s those of you who would love to bake but the reality of life has you stopping by the market to purchase a cake.\u00a0 I’m happy to say, this project is for you too!\u00a0 This Chocolate Bunny Cake is quick and easy and do-able by all.<\/p>\n Now, I know some of you are wondering about the edible grass.\u00a0 Specifically, if it is edible!\u00a0 Where I purchased it…. what’s it made of.\u00a0 I first spotted edible Easter grass at Target in 2012 and that’s where I snagged all of my supplies for today’s cake.\u00a0 The grass is made of potato starch, much like wafer paper.\u00a0 I absolutely love how it looks on this cake but preferred the taste of the buttercream frosting underneath, which is quite similar to how many people feel about fondant.\u00a0 So when it came time to eat a slice, I personally left the edible grass behind.\u00a0 But I think an eight year old would love it!<\/p>\n Why not just use coconut flakes, colored green, you ask?\u00a0 Because I loved the playful confetti-like appearance of the edible grass.\u00a0 It added so much texture and reminds me of Easter basket filler.\u00a0 Not to mention, it was fun! But you could certainly use green colored coconut flakes instead if you prefer.<\/p>\n Okay, it’s time to show you how quickly this cake comes together.\u00a0 Seven simple steps and you’ll have the centerpiece for your Easter table.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY CAKE<\/strong> Supplies<\/em> : STEP 1 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Prepare an 8″ round cake with white frosting.\u00a0 Use your favorite recipe or one of our cake recipes<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Bake it from a mix.\u00a0 Or purchase one at the market.<\/p>\n STEP 2 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Unroll one package of edible grass and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces using clean kitchen scissors.<\/p>\n STEP 3 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Spread grass clippings out onto a tray and, very sparingly, sprinkle a few drops of water over the top.\u00a0 1 teaspoon of water per package is plenty.\u00a0 You do not want the grass to get too wet or it will break down.\u00a0 NOTE : We’re working with one package of grass at a time.<\/em><\/p>\n STEP 4 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Using your hands, mix up the grass and allow the water to spread.\u00a0 This will make the grass start to clump together.<\/p>\n STEP 5 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Pull off a tiny clump of grass and stick it to the side of the cake.\u00a0 Just gently push it right on to the frosting, letting it stick out from the side of the cake.\u00a0 Repeat with another small clump of grass, sticking it very close to the last clump.\u00a0 Repeat with additional clumps and additional packages of grass until the entire cake is covered in grass.\u00a0 Step back and look for any holes or bare spots.\u00a0 Fill in with a tiny clump of grass or single blade.<\/p>\n NOTE :\u00a0<\/strong> If your grass dries and is no longer clumping together, simply add another drop of water and mix.\u00a0 Remember to go light on the water.<\/p>\n STEP 6 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Place chocolate bunny on top of cake and sprinkle eggs around him.<\/p>\n STEP 7 :<\/strong>\u00a0 Your cake is complete!\u00a0 The grass will dry in place and become quite firm.\u00a0 When ready… slice, eat and enjoy!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake – how to decorate this easy cake for Easter dessert, using edible grass, a chocolate Easter bunny and candy eggs. 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\na DIY by Carrie Sellman<\/a><\/p>\n
\n8″ round layer cake with white frosting
\n3 to 4 packs of Edible Grass
\nCandy Eggs
\nChocolate Bunny
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\nYOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:<\/strong>
\nBunny Face Cookies<\/a>
\nSpring Wreath Cake<\/a>
\nSpeckled Egg Cake<\/a>
\nMini Easter Egg Cakes<\/a>
\nCoconut Nest Cake<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"