Name: Chocolate Bunny Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 8 min
Total time: 2 h 8 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 1/2 cup milk, divided; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER&#39;S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted; 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed; 1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows; 1/4 tsp. red gel food coloring; 1/2 tsp. water; 1 cup BAKER&#39;S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut; 1 piece black string licorice (20 inch); 3 large candy-coated chocolate pieces (2 black, 1 red)

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Impress every bunny with a cute Chocolate Bunny Cake from My Food and Family. Our Chocolate Bunny Cake is made from a delicious blend of chocolate cake mix and pudding, combining food coloring and water with coconut to sprinkle on the bunny-shaped ears.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix

1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding

1/2 cup milk, divided

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

1/4 tsp. red gel food coloring

1/2 tsp. water

1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

1 piece black string licorice (20 inch)

3 large candy-coated chocolate pieces (2 black, 1 red)

Let's Make It

Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix and 1/4 cup milk. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans. Bake 24 to 28 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min.; invert onto wire racks. Remove pans; cool cakes completely.

Cut 1 cake layer as shown in diagram 1. Arrange cake pieces on tray or large platter as shown in diagram 2.

Mix cream cheese, melted chocolate and remaining milk in large bowl until blended; stir in COOL WHIP. Use to frost cake. Arrange marshmallows around outside edges of bunny ears.

Mix food coloring and water; toss with coconut until evenly tinted. Sprinkle over ears as shown in photo. Cut licorice into 2 (6-inch) and 4 (2-inch) pieces. Use to decorate cake along with remaining ingredients.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Since this seasonal cake makes enough to feed a crowd, it's the perfect addition to serve at your next holiday party.

Tip 2

Substitute

Prepare using your favorite flavor of cake mix.

Nutrition

Calories

300

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g

24%

Saturated Fat 11g

55%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 50mg

17%

Sodium 340mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates 31g

11%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 22g

44%

Protein 4g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.