Chocolate Bunny Cake

Name: Chocolate Bunny Cake
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'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)

12 ingredients

16 steps

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'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)

Directions

1

Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix and 1/4 cup milk.
2

Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
3

Bake 24 to 28 min.
4

or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean.
5

Cool cakes in pans 10 min.
6

; invert onto wire racks.
7

Remove pans; cool cakes completely.
8

Cut 1 cake layer as shown in Diagram 1.
9

Arrange cake pieces on tray or large platter as shown in Diagram 2.
10

Mix cream cheese, melted chocolate and remaining milk in large bowl until blended; stir in COOL WHIP.
11

Use to frost cake.
12

Arrange marshmallows around outside edges of bunny ears.
13

Mix food coloring and water; toss with coconut until evenly tinted.
14

Sprinkle over ears as shown in photo.
15

Cut licorice into 2 (6-inch) and 4 (2-inch) pieces.
16

Use to decorate cake along with remaining ingredients.