Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Hey Everybunny…

…hippity hoppity, Easter's on its way. Last night I made two bunny cupcakes and when I woke up, I found all these itty-bitty baby bunnies hopping around my kitchen. You do the math.

Hey Everybunny!

Innocent-looking, aren't they…
Bunny Cupcakes

Bunny Cupcakes

Cupcakes: I used a Rose Berenbaum recipe for Yellow Downy Butter Cake from her book, The Cake Bible, which, by the way is a fantastic resource. Lots of recipes, tips and explanations. I however, need a few more lessons in "cake chemistry" to get mine to come out exactly the way it's supposed to.

Frosting: Basic Buttercream (from an earlier post)

Decorations: Fondant for the ears. I used some bunny cookie cutters to shape the fondant the night before. I cut off the bunny face (see pic below) to make it easier to stick the ears into the cupcakes. Then I left them out on the counter to dry out so they would stand up straight. For the curved ears, I placed in the bottom of a shallow bowl so they would form to that shape while they dried. You could even lay them over a glass, or something round like that. Also, I needed something for the whiskers, so I came across these Japanese somen noodles that worked out pretty good. And then, just m&ms and different sprinkles for the faces. Bunny Fun!


Bunny Cupcakes

Bunny Ears

89 comments:

morgana said...

OMG, what a cute thing... I must post it here, in Spain, "everybunny" must know your work...

Thank you!

Helen said...

How cute! I love the idea of them multiplying! Happy Easter!

noskos said...

Nice!!!!!! :-)

Sarah said...

Those are adorable! Oh how I wish I was creative like that!

Patricia Scarpin said...

Wow! These are the cutest little things ever!

Stef said...

I love your blog! I am always excited to see what your next creation will be. This one, as always, is so creative and cute!

bonnie said...

wonderful~
you are such an amazing artist.

Dana said...

You're too funny! I love your humor! Great job on the bunnies!

Amy said...

These are so great!! You are so creative.

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

Those are too cute!

Meg said...

I can't stand it--those bunnies are so cute! You are a genius! And I made the cupcakes-on-a-stick for my daughter's birthday. They were delicious--we couldn't get enough of them. Thank you for the idea!

Erin said...

Too cute!! I love the little baby bunny peakin' out from behind his momma! I have question regarding cake balls, my milk chocolate bark ones always turn out great, but the white chocolate ones...not so great. The chocolate doesn't get liquidy enough and lumps onto the balls. Any suggestions?

robyn@mixmingleglow said...

Well Miss Bakerella, I want to thank you for being the motivation I have needed for a couple of years now. I keep thinking, "Gosh I really should start working out". However, after making the amazingly-wonderfully-sinfully-deliciously-beautiful St. Patty's Day mint oreas truffles this weekend, I woke up on Monday and realized that if I am going to stay your NUMBER ONE FAN, a brisk morning walk is in order every day! So thank you my baking buddy! After all, if my idea of sharing your yummy goodies with others is "one for you, two for me", something had to happen in the exercise department! Now I am indebted even more! Mwaaahh!

NucMEd is Hot said...

Great idea! I must copy you again, only my stuff doesn't quite look like yours, and I have no photo skills. You rock!

Brooke - in Oregon said...

These are totally adorable! I am not much of a baker but I sure love seeing what ever it is you are up to! :)

I just might have to try these, just to see the look on my grandaughters face when she sees them (she is only 1 1/2)

Any tips on how to get my cupcakes so nice and round????

Karen said...

Once again, amazing!

Pumpkin Pink Cottage said...

I just love your Blog you are so creative, I'm adding a link to you so I can stop by more often, my daughter seen these bunny cupcakes and was so excited..they are so cute...awesome blog...

Handi Dandi Mandi said...

Oh my goodness they are so cute! I love the little heart mouths! I bet it's hard for the recipients of your goodies to actually eat them since they're all so pretty!

Anonymous said...

Hi Bakerella, I just love your work, it inspires me so much! I have a blog, it's not about cookery, but about fashion, lifestyle, room styling and others, but I am gonna make a category about cookery & recipes!
I just wanted to know if I can contact you on an email adres, so I can ask you some questions about recipes and cookery?

Thank you so much!
Everything I wanna do now is just eaaaat!

My Sweet & Saucy said...

These turned out great! Love the ears!

Elle said...

Oh my gosh, those are the cutest little things!

Zara said...

Hi Bakerella! These bunnies are too much!!!So, so cute! And congratulations for your sharing your creations, they are so inspiring!

Ryley said...

Are your cupcakes really that perfectly rounded???? How on earth did you do that??????? :)

Jo. said...

I am not going to be original. Those are marvelous. Adorable. Cute

Bravo!!! Bravissimo!!!

Pixie said...

These are brilliant!!! You should really enter them in Julia's (a slice of cherry pie) easter event. :)

Jules said...

Amazingly cute!

Shephalli said...

How Cute! I love evrything that you do and you do inspire me a lot! To eat!! Just kidding.

the southern hostess said...

Adorable! They almost look too cute to eat.

Mandy said...

you are just the most creative baker I have ever known! These easter bunnies are lovely!

Banana-head Pancake said...

adorable!

diva said...

these are the cutest things ever!

DolceDeLuca said...

The cutest!!

mom to munchkinz said...

Super Cute! What talent you have!

R khooks said...

I don't know how you could eat these after they're just sooooooooo adorable!

Nikki said...

You are SO creative and SO funny! Thanks for entertaining me today! I laughed out loud. :)

We Are Not Martha said...

omg need to make these!! SO adorable...you are very very talented :)

Sues

Make and Takes said...

I love your site. I love to see what fun creations are made. Your noodle has quite the imagination!

Nicole said...

Those are adorable! I love that you only made two and ended up with more. I think I'll start making brownies and cookies shaped like bunnies then. :)

Rachel said...

I love your bunnies. Actually, I love everything you make!

jillytacy said...

Sooo cute!!! You are just so creative! I love popping by to see what you'll come up with next. The cupcake video was amazing and your truffles look very yummy. I love your blog!

Jennifer Ramos said...

SERIOUSLY, you ROCK!!!!

Jen Ramos
'100% Recycled DESIGNER Cards'
www.madebygirl.com
madebygirl.blogspot.com

Kami said...

I think I am in love! Those are the cutest!!

Cakespy said...

Oh SHUT UP! I can only barely stand this. Only when I have banged my head against the wall to ward off the cuteness overload. :-)

Bakerella said...

Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to comment. I guess people like bunnies.

morgana - hi everybunny in Spain

helen - thanks, it was fun to make so many of them

noskos, sarah, patricia scarpin, stef, bonnie, dana, amy, whatever dee-dee wants - thank you

meg - I hope your daughter loved them.

erin - that one was my fave, too. hmmmm - not liquidy enough - maybe you need to heat a little longer? Also, try tapping it really good on the side of your bowl and let them dry. And then dip them again, the second time, it should go on smoother. You'll just have thicker chocolate.

robyn - "MY NUMBER ONE FAN" who knew my baking would kick start an exercise regimen. I guess I'll have to keep it up for fitness sake.

nucmed is hot - go for it.

brooke - in oregon - My cupcakes were actually kinda flat. That's all buttercream. Yummy!

pumpkin pink cottage - stop by anytime.

handi dandi mandi - thanks, you would think so, but whenit comes to sweets around here, even bunnies are at risk.

anonymous - I'll try to help. I'm still learning about all this baking business myself. (bakerella at earthlink dot net) - I've seen people list their email this way. I guess it's to help avoid spamming.

my sweet & saucy - thanks. They would have been nothing without the ears. So, I'm glad they turned out alright.

elle and zara - thank you.

ryley - I wish… I just piled on the buttercream for these.

jo - That's ok, thanks, thank you, and sincerest appreciation.

pixie - sounds interesting. I'll look that up.

jules, shephalli, the southern hostess, mandy, banana-head pancake, diva, dolcedeluca, momto munchkinz, and r khooks - glad you all liked them.

nikki - Glad to cause a giggle.

we are not martha, makes and takes, nicole, rachel, jillytacy, jennifer ramos, and kami - thanks again so much.

Cakespy - Funny. I'm just trying to keep up with all your cute cupcake drawings.

Wow, I think I got everyone. And one more time, thanks!!!!!!!!!!

nicole green said...

"you do the math" haha! you are too funny. :) very cute!!

Marq said...

How cute are these!

jenny said...

these cupcakes are adorable! i love visiting your site and look forward to each entry. now if only i could stop drooling over your masterpieces and start doing some baking!

Aran said...

These are adorable... so cute... I love how you photographed them as a family. That is genius!

Megan said...

All I can say is, your brilliant.
Somebunny loves you!!!

Sarah said...

You are so fantastic! I wish I would have had this when my daughter turned one...we did a snow bunny theme, and these would have been so cute!!! I especially love the lips.

Mary Ann said...

Those are pretty much the cutest things I have ever seen! Great story too.

robyn@mixmingleglow said...

Hey girl,
I just wanted to let you know that my new website/blog has launched. I have LOTS of sites I subscribe to, but for now I only have listed on my blogroll the ones that personally inspire me, especially in getting my own site up and running. BAKERELLA is one of those sites. Just wanted you to know, and if you have time to wipe the buttercream from your creative little fingers, I'd love for you to stop by and check it out. If you are so inclined, I would be honored to have your site link back to mine.
We are in two different industries but even so, you inspire me as an wedding/event planner, wanna-be kitchen goddess and mom to 3 little girls who LOVE what you teach me! :)
Fondly,
Your Number One Fan

Jessy and her dog Winnie said...

That is so cute!

Contented Me (Kristin) said...

just delightful!

laura said...

those are so cute! yummy yummy.

Susan from Food Blogga said...

Did you leave an open bottle of champagne on the counter too? That could account for the multiplication of bunnies. ;)

The Bullknitter said...

What a cute post!

Robyn said...

Too Cute! What...?No video! Oh that would have been cute!
Hugs,
Robyn

Carol said...

Okay, I had no idea you were such a baker!! Alan told me all about your blog and I had to come check it out myself! I am definitely sending your link to some girlfriends. These are TOO CUTE! I think I'm going to link to you from my blog so I can get back and check out the latest sensation! ~ Carol

Holly - tutus & turtles said...

These are just too perfect! I wanted to let you know that we featured them on our blog for all things baby and child, tutus & turtles (www.tutusandturtles.blogspot.com). Let me know if that is a problem. Your creativity amazes me!

CupcakeLady said...

Those cupcakes are too cute!

Bakerella said...

nicole green - thanks, I try.

marq - thank you.

jenny - that's right, you should get in your kitchen right now and bake up a storm.

aran - thanks

megan - thanks somebunny!

sarah - they would have been perfect.

mary ann - bunnies and babies … pretty much cute by default.

robyn - love the colors. I am going to add some sites to mine soon, so I'll be sure to add yours.

jessy, kristin, laura - thanks, thanks, thanks.

susan - You might be on to something.

bullknitter - thank you

robyn - I know, but I think I would have pulled my hair out with all those bunnies running around.

carol - Hey! I'm glad you like my stuff. Come on over anytime. I'm coming to visit you right now.

holly - thank you. Can't wait to see it.

cupcakelady - thank you.

bridalbar said...

you have the most creative ideas! I love your blog!!

Heather at Outstanding Occasions said...

These are just too cute. I was posting about a Easter table, so I had to add your blog to my post. Just adorable:)

Cerulean said...

Hello Bakerella,

Wasn't sure if this was the best place to leave a post, but I was wondering if you had an email address that I could send you a couple of questions regarding some of your cupcakes and techniques in general as I am trying to improve mine and would greatly appreciate your help. I hope you don't mind!

Thank you :)

Mother of Madness said...

I absolutely LOVE your website!!! This is the first time I logged on. You are incredible. I'm super proud of you. I love you so much! Your sister.

Spectator said...

I love this. It's just amazing, cute and edible! Thanks for sharing.

Melissa Lewis-Off The Wall said...

You just never cease to amaze me. Those are too adorable, but I would feel awful taking a bite out of one of those cute little things:(

CB said...

Your cupcake has been chosen for ATC’s Weekly Cupcake Collection! Click the link to see more. Looking forward to your next cupcake creation!

Otter said...

I do not bake, but so love reading your blog!! What cute ideas you have! Maybe someday i'll try!! LOL!

amy said...

i may just be inspired to do some baking myself tonight! not that i have the patience to decorate my goodies like yours, but i could definitely do some baking!

Kat said...

Bunnies do *it* better! I would love to be a child in the Bakerella household!

yoonie at home said...

That is so so so cute! Love your blog. Come visit mine. I've cupcakes too, but they're fat free yarn crocheted ones.

Bakerella said...

bridal bar - thank you!

heather at outstanding occasions - thanks for the info. I'll check it out.

cerulean - I'm really no expert, but I can try to help.
bakerella at earthlink dot net

mother of madness - You've been eating a lot of the goodies, so I'm glad you like the site too. Love ya.

spectator - no problem!

melissa lewis-off the wall - they didn't mind.

cb - Oh. I just saw it. Thanks. That's so cool!

otter - you definitely should

amy - baking is just as good. I'll take some cookies.

kat - funny. yeah, my niece loves the red velvet cake balls the best.

yoonie at home - those are so cute. And figure friendly.

VeggieGirl said...

too incredibly fun and festive for proper articulation - love it!! happy Easter!! :0)

birdilimdus said...

ohhhh these are so nice and lovely :)
Happy Easter from Turkey

tiffany said...

Very cute bunnies. I seen them to late for easter but I did make the oreo truffles and sprinkled them with easter sprinkles. I am so glad I found you!

Bakerella said...

Thanks VeggieGirl, birdilimdus and tiffany!

Kika said...

all your creations are wonderful..gorgeous! I found your blog few months ago..and I'm your fan...you inspire me to made my own creations!!

Amy said...

Very cute blog! I love the bunny cupcakes! Very creative! Keep up the yummy work!

Ashley said...

I absolutely love your creations! I borrowed some of your pics and put a link to your page. I hope that is ok!! I want to share your creations!

Bakerella said...

kika - thank you so much. Glad you're baking. I love to hear things like that.

Amy - thank you. I'll certainly try.

Thanks Ashley. Leave a link next time, so I can check it out.

Erika said...

I love all of work, the bunnies are just too cute!

hiphostess said...

Hi there -
Nice work - these are adorable!

I just got an email about a cupcake contest Martha Stewart is having and thought of you. You creations are so cute - you should enter!

Here's the link:
cupcake contest

Cheers,
Jenn :)

K. said...

I second that Hiphostess! I was just watching Martha and when she mentioned the contest I thought immediately of your adorable cupcakes. You really do need to enter!

Bakerella said...

Erika - thank you!

hiphostess - thank you for thinking of me and k. - thanks for seconding hiphostess. Check back soon. I have some news to share.

Man-D said...

those bunnies are the cutest things!!! it's my first time on your blog and i'm so amazed! i like baking cupcakes too but i'm definitely not at that level.

a holler from Hong Kong.
Man-D

Bakerella said...

Hi Man-D from Hong Kong - Glad you like the little bunnies.

Amy said...

I'm so gonna make these but as pops!!!