Halloween Black Cat Cake

Health score
1%
Halloween Black Cat Cake
265 min.
16
261kcal

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Get ready to impress your friends and family this Halloween with a delightful and spooky treat: the Halloween Black Cat Cake! This whimsical dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a deliciously rich chocolate indulgence that will satisfy any sweet tooth. With its playful design resembling a black cat, this cake is perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or simply to enjoy at home while watching your favorite spooky movies.

Using a convenient box mix, this cake comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The combination of moist chocolate cake and creamy frosting creates a luscious texture that pairs perfectly with the fun decorations. The bright yellow eyes and playful whiskers made from fruit snacks and licorice add a charming touch that will delight kids and adults alike.

Not only is this cake a showstopper, but it also serves 16 people, making it perfect for gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or just want to treat your loved ones, the Halloween Black Cat Cake is sure to be a hit. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s create a spooktacular dessert that will leave everyone purring for more!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 
  • large fruit yellow (from a 5.4-oz box)
  • small gumdrops black
  • serving licorice rounds black
  • serving frangelico with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil (20xes)

Equipment

  • oven
  • wire rack
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 2 (8- or 9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
  2. Make and bake cakes as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch round pans. Cool 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate or freeze cakes 30 to 60 minutes or until firm.
  4. Using serrated knife, cut rounded top off cake to level surface; place cut side down.
  5. Cut cake and arrange pieces on serving tray. (See link below for diagram.) Attach pieces together with a small amount of frosting.
  6. Spread a thin layer of frosting over top and sides to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate cake 30 minutes.
  7. Frost entire cake with remaining frosting. Use yellow fruit snacks or gumdrop slices for eyes, black gumdrop for nose and shoestring licorice for whiskers, lines on eyes and front paws. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories261kcal
Protein3.13%
Fat30.14%
Carbs66.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.88
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.269565227239%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:261.17kcal
13.06%
Fat:9.26g
14.24%
Saturated Fat:2.45g
15.34%
Carbohydrates:46.11g
15.37%
Net Carbohydrates:44.31g
16.11%
Sugar:33.17g
36.86%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:277.82mg
12.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.54mg
1.18%
Protein:2.16g
4.33%
Copper:0.21mg
10.35%
Phosphorus:102.05mg
10.2%
Iron:1.79mg
9.96%
Fiber:1.8g
7.21%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.17%
Potassium:194.74mg
5.56%
Magnesium:21.46mg
5.36%
Selenium:3.58µg
5.11%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.95%
Calcium:45.59mg
4.56%
Folate:18.15µg
4.54%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.76%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.62%
Vitamin K:3.61µg
3.44%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.43%
Vitamin A:170.97IU
3.42%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.33%
Vitamin C:1.24mg
1.5%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.05%