Decadent Chocolate Bunny Mousse Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• A splash of unsweetened cocoa powder, to your liking
• A generous pack of devil's food cake mix
• 1 ¼ cups of refreshing water
• A hint of vegetable oil
• A trio of eggs
• Chopped squares of unsweetened baking chocolate
• A can of sweetened condensed milk for sweetness
• A touch of cold water
• Instant chocolate pudding mix for a velvety texture
• Chilled heavy whipping cream, a cupful
• Toothpicks for a finishing touch
• Grated chocolate from a luscious bar
• Three petite jelly beans
• A sheet of colorful construction paper

Step 1

Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to set the stage for baking perfection. Next, show some love to your 10-inch round cake pan by greasing it and gently dusting it with unsweetened cocoa powder, ensuring a delightful release for your creation.

Step 2

In a spacious bowl, combine the cake mix, a splash of water, a drizzle of vegetable oil, and a couple of eggs. Mix these ingredients together until they form a luscious, smooth batter - you can even use an electric mixer to really whip things up for about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Once your batter is ready, pour it into the prepared cake pan, ready to transform in the heat of the oven. Bake your creation until the top springs back to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean, usually around 30-35 minutes of baking bliss.

Step 4

While the cake cools on a wire rack, prepare a decadent chocolate frosting. Start by gently warming unsweetened baking chocolate in the microwave until it melts into a velvety consistency. Mix this with sweetened condensed milk, a touch of water, and instant chocolate pudding mix, creating a luscious pudding mixture that chills to perfection in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

In a separate chilled stainless steel bowl, whip up some cream until it forms stiff peaks, ready to be delicately folded into the chilled chocolate pudding mixture to create a heavenly chocolate frosting.

Step 6

Now, it's time to bring your cake to life! Cut it into two equal halves and place them together on a serving platter. Glue them with a smear of frosting if needed, and carve out a small wedge to form a head, attaching it as a tail on the opposite end.

Step 7

Generously frost your cake with the chocolate cream frosting, creating a smooth canvas for decorating. Sprinkle grated chocolate all over for a furry texture, and use jelly beans to craft endearing eyes and a nose on the front of the cake.

Step 8

For the finishing touch, create adorable ears by cutting shapes from construction paper and inserting them into the top of the cake. Let your masterpiece chill in the refrigerator until it's time to serve, delighting all who lay eyes on your whimsical creation.