Easy Halloween Black Cat Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
Boxed cake transforms into a fun black cat shape, perfect for festive Halloween celebrations and easy decorating.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cake
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455 g chocolate cake mix
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Eggs, oil, and water as specified on cake mix packaging
→ Frosting and Decoration
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Chocolate frosting
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White frosting
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Gel food coloring (orange, purple)
# How to Make It:
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Prepare the chocolate cake mix with eggs, oil, and water according to package instructions. Divide batter evenly between two 20 cm round cake pans and bake as directed.
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Transfer baked cakes onto wire racks and allow them to cool completely before assembly.
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Using a sharp serrated knife, cut one cake into sections to create a tail, two ears, and a head. Refer to a black cat silhouette for guidance if needed.
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Position the whole cake round and cut pieces on a large serving tray to assemble the black cat shape.
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Cover the assembled cake sections with chocolate frosting using an offset spatula for a smooth finish.
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Tint portions of the white frosting with orange and purple gel food coloring. Reserve plain white frosting for eyes, mouth, and whisker details.
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Pipe on eyes, ears, nose, mouth, whiskers, and collar using the reserved and tinted frostings. Create vibrant features for a festive effect.
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Slice into individual servings and present for enjoyment.
# Extra Information:
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Allow cakes to cool fully before cutting to ensure clean, precise shapes and easier assembly.