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April 16, 2022 Rn A Hoppy Easter Cake (Culinary.net) Warmer days at the start of spring mean Eas- ter is almost here, and the big bunny himself will be hopping around in no time delivering — : goodies. This Easter, celebrate with Swing Into Spring with a your loved ones with a delicious and colorful Easter Bunny Butt Cake. It can bring smiles and Special Easter Dessert laughter while putting everyone ina light, joyful mood. (Family Features) It’s tough 1/2 pint fresh strawberries, This cake is fun and bright to top the joy of an Easter morn- sliced ing spent celebrating with fam- To make meringue nests: with a fluffy, moist interior. Com- ily, enjoying a delicious brunch Preheat oven to 200 F. On parch- plete with chocolate candy eggs, or snacking on sweet treats. ment paper-lined baking sheet, shredded coconut and chocolate With warmer weather and bright spread sugar evenly and bake 5-7 chips for little bunny toes, this sunshine comes plenty of oppor- minutes to slightly heat. Remove recipe goes all out to paint a pic- tunities to enjoy favorite recipes. sugar from oven then increase ture of the Easter bunny. Celebrating the occasion with oven temperature to 225 F. Start by combining whole eggs can bring loved ones togeth- Carefully separate egg whites eggs, egg whites, cream of coco- er in the kitchen and beyond, from yolks completely. In bowl of nut, crushed pineapple, coconut from crafting classic desserts to serving up new delights. Plus, hand or stand mixer fitted with extract and vanilla extract. % the versatility of eggs allows for whip attachment, whisk egg In a food processor, pulse Easter Bunny Butt Cake paper liners. Spray oven-safe cakes. Using two pretzel sticks, nearly countless creations. whites on medium-low speed un- flour, sugar, baking powder and Servings: 10-12 glass bowl with nonstick cooking press into base of cupcakes Boiled, scrambled, poached, til foamy about 1 minute. baked and any other way you like salt. Then add butter gradually, 6 Nonstick cooking spray spray. and anchor to bottom rim of In large bowl, whisk eggs, egg bowl cake to create bunny feet. Slowly add sugar 2-3 table- them, eggs can be your kitchen spoons at a time and mix on me- tablespoons at a time, for a total 2 eggs, plus 4 egg whites, at superhero. As a natural source of 12 tablespoons. room temperature whites, cream of coconut, pine- Frost feet. of vitamins and minerals, they're dium speed 2 minutes between ‘Add dry mixture to a mixing 3/4 cup cream of coconut apple, coconut extract and va- Take third cupcake and cut a delicious protein powerhouse each addition. Sugar needs com- muffin top off. Cut muffin top in pletely mixed into egg whites to bowl then add egg mixture half 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, nilla extract until combined. with just 70 calories per large egg. ensure success. Continue mixing at a time. Beat until cake batter drained In food processor, pulse half. Using one pretzel stick, an- chor one muffin top half at bot- Nias the aay EN Tatas on medium until mixed through is formed. 2teaspoons coconut extract flour, sugar, baking powder and tom of full cupcake to form toes. rable with the power of eggs in and meringue does not feel grit- Fill muffin tins 2/3 full and 1 teaspoon vanilla ex- salt until combined. Add 6 table- Repeat with second muffin top a sweet dessert like these Me- ty. bake 18-20 minutes. The remain- tract spoons butter, Pulse until com- ringue Nests with Vanilla Bean Add cream of tartar, vanilla ing batter goes into an oven-safe 2.1/4 cups flour bined. Add remaining butter. half for other foot. Frost toes. Whipped Cream and Strawber- extract and cornstarch. Increase bowl to bake for 1 hour, 40 min- 1 cup sugar Pulse until coarse meal forms. Attach final cupcake with re- ries, a perfect option for topping In large mixing bowl, add maining pretzel stick to butt area off a brunch feast or an after- to high speed and beat until stiff utes. 2 teaspoons baking powder peaks form. ‘The buttercream frosting is 1/2 teaspoon salt coarse flour butter meal. Add of cake to make tail. Frost tail. noon meal. Find more Easter recipe ideas On two parchment paper- made with powdered sugar, but- 12 tablespoons unsalted but- half of egg mixture. Beat 1-2 Apply 1 1/2 cups shredded and ways to celebrate the season lined baking sheets, pipe or ter, milk, vanilla extract and co- ter, at room temperature minutes. Add remaining egg coconut all over cake. Press choc- at incredibleegg.org. mixture; beat until combined. Meringue Nests with Vanilla spread meringue with spoon into conut extract. Buttercream Frosting: olate candy melts into bottoms Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. of bunny feet to resemble foot Bean Whipped Cream and Straw- six 4-inch circular “nests.” Assemble the cake using 3 cups powdered sugar Bake 18-20 minutes, or until berries Bake 1 hour, 15 minutes then pretzel sticks to blend it together 2 sticks unsalted butter, soft- done. Cool completely. pads. Add chocolate chips to re- Recipe courtesy of the Ameri- turn off oven and let meringues to make the bunny butt shape. ened Pour remaining batter into semble pads for toes. can Egg Board and Sam Adler (@ cool without opening oven for at Frost the cake and spread shred- 3 tablespoons milk prepared oven-safe bowl. Bake 1 Place remaining coconut in frostingandfettucine) least 4 hours or overnight. The ded coconut over it to create a plastic bag. Add green food col- Prep time: 15 minutes 1 teaspoon vanilla extract hour, 40 minutes, or until done. Total time: 6 hours USDA recommends egg dishes be textured appearance. Stick choc- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract Cool completely. oring. Toss in bag until coconut cooked to 160 F. is colored. Spread around base Servings: 6 ‘To make garnish: When ready olate chips on the bunny's feet to 4 thin pretzel sticks To make buttercream frost- Meringue Nests: create toes. Place your favorite 1 bag (10 ounces) sweetened ing: In large bowl, add powdered of cake for grass. Decorate grass cups granu- to serve, in clean mixing bow! fit- Easter or bunny candies around shredded coconut sugar and butter; beat until with chocolate eggs. ted with whip attachment, whip 6 large eggs heavy whipping cream on medi- the cake for extra garnish. 8 drops green food coloring fluffy, Add milk, vanilla extract Tips: Spoon flour into dry 1 teaspoon cream of tartar um speed. Slowly add sugar and ‘This cake is worth every step. 2 large round chocolate can- and coconut extract; beat until creamy. measuring cup and level off ex- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla. Continue mixing on high It’s delicious and as cute as can dy melts Turn bowl upside-down on cess. Scooping directly from bag 2 teaspoons cornstarch speed 2-3 minutes until stiff be, plus it’s perfect for dessert 6 chocolate chips cake stand until cake removes compacts flour, resulting in dry Garnish: after a big Easter dinner. baked goods. Add 1 tablespoon 1 cup heavy whipping cream peaks form. mini candy-coated chocolate from bowl. If cake needs leveled, eggs, for garnish additional milk if frosting is too 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Dollop whipped cream on Find more creative and turn cake over and trim to flat- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract meringue nests and top with scrumptious holiday recipes at Heat oven to 325 F. ten. Frost cake. stiff. 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