Easy Easter Bunny Cupcakes

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

1 1/2 cup cake flour, sifted
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Easy Bunny Frosting
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 egg white
1 teaspoon lemon juice

For Bunny
Smarties or M&Ms
licorice or Fruit Roll-ups
marshmallows, pink

directions

In saucepan over high heat, heat corn syrup (or microwave at High for 1 1/2-2 minutes) until boiling.

In bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Using electric mixer at low speed, blend in butter, milk, eggs and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.

Spoon batter in large greased or paper lined muffin cups. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 16 minutes or till tester inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer to rack and cool.

For Easy Bunny Frosting: In bowl, beat egg white with lemon juice till frothy; gradually blend in boiling corn syrup and beat till stiff peaks forms, about 4 minutes.

Dip tops of cooled cupcakes in icing. Use Smarties or M&Ms for eyes, licorice or sliced fruit roll ups for whiskers. Cut pink marshmallows into quarters for ears.