The bunny cupcakes in the Silk and Chocolate Easter Collection are classy and simple. The white fondant toppers are made using a mold and a fluted circle cutter. I snagged a Springerle replica mold from another of my favorite baking supply stores, Fancy Flours. The mold had been on my want list for at least a couple years, since I saw it used in “Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes.” I keep hoping to stumble on a dusty box of vintage wood molds when I’m out thrifting, but no such luck yet!!
Anyhow, you can mold and cut out your cupcake toppers in a snap. I used pre-made white fondant for this batch of cupcakes – I like the Satin Ice brand; you can also make your own fondant from marshmallows and powdered sugar (a quick online search will yield plenty of recipes, or try here).
Take a little ball of fondant and roll it out to your preferred thickness – shoot for 1/8 inch. Use cornstarch to prevent sticking, not powdered sugar! Be sure that you also dust the mold with cornstarch and tap out any excess.
Gently lift the rolled fondant and press it into the mold. Press your finger around the entire molding area. If the fondant tears, try rolling a thicker piece or pressing more gently.
Flip it out and smooth any unwanted lines with your finger. Center your fluted circle cutter over the bunny; cut. Set aside. Repeat!
When your cupcakes are completely cooled, top them with a dollop of your preferred icing and set the fondant circle on top. That’ll do it!
You can make the fondant toppers ahead of time and leave them to dry on waxed paper. You can also add gel food coloring to tint the fondant.
Happy Cupcakes!
Comments & Reviews
kim says
these are so gorgeous!!!! thanks for the great tutorial. i am so excited to know how to make these beautiful cupcakes now. thank you!
Nichole says
They are very classic…so elegant for an elegant holiday! Thank you!
Kris says
That white dress is a thing of beauty, for sure!! I used to decorate cakes, and worked a little with fondant. Such a lovely idea for Easter cupcakes!!!
The Davis Family says
Can’t wait for the note in egg tutorial! I have lots of brown (and blue) eggs!! And the dress…..beautiful!
Rhonda says
That mold is so cool! I have to get one of those for my sister, the baker!
Lanie says
Wow, those look beautiful displayed on your table, and delish. I love the simplicity of the white tulips. I’ll be callin’ ya soon! xo
primjillie says
I love the cupcakes! Where did you get the bunny mold?
Jill Palumbo
Winnie says
These are sooooooooo wonderful, and so unique!
Thanks for the tutorial
Four Little Munchkins says
These are fantastic! So beautiful and simple. I love it.
Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker says
These are so beautiful! And I love that you could do these for any holiday, using different molds. Great idea!
Brigittes Torten says
Your mould ist so wonderful, I`d like one of this!
Brigitte