Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease two round cake pans (or one 9x13 if that's all you've got). Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set it aside because you'll need it in just a minute. This step takes literally two minutes but it makes the whole cake rise better.

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until it's light and fluffy—about two minutes with an electric mixer. Don't skip this step because it's where all the air gets incorporated. Once it looks pale and kinda fluffy, you're golden.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and olive oil. The batter should look smooth and creamy at this point. This is when my kitchen always smells absolutely amazing, and I know the good part's coming.

Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Add about a third of the flour, then half the milk, then another third of flour, then the rest of the milk, then the final flour portion. Mix on low speed just until combined—don't overmix or your cake gets tough.

Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula so they distribute evenly throughout the batter. Pour the batter into your prepared pans and smooth the tops. Pop them in the oven for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for about five minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely. This usually takes me about an hour, but I get impatient and frost it while it's still a little warm sometimes (not recommended, but it happens). Once cooled, you're ready for the fun part—making it look like a bunny.

To assemble your Easter bunny cake recipe, place one cake layer on a plate and spread frosting on top. Stack the second layer on top and frost the whole thing. Press the shredded coconut all over the frosted cake (it sticks great and looks super fluffy like bunny fur). Add sprinkles on top, then use chocolate chips for eyes and a pink sprinkle or candy for the nose.