Halloween Kitty Cake Recipe

Name: Halloween Kitty Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 2/3 cup baking cocoa; 2 cups boiling water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Coconutty Pecan Frosting:; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 cup agave syrup or sugar; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut; 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coconutty Pecan Frosting:
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup agave syrup or sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

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["In a large bowl, blend together sugar, shortening and eggs. Add flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; beat well. Add cocoa, water and vanilla; pour into a greased 13"" x 9"" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake tests done; cool. To make kitty-shaped cake, enlarge patterns, page 203 of cookbook, and cut out. Lay patterns on cake and cut around shapes. Place pieces on a large platter or cutting board and frost with Coconutty Pecan Frosting. Add pecan halves for eyes, ears and nose. Add coconut shreds for whiskers.", "Coconutty Pecan Frosting:", "In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients except coconut and pecans. Cook for about 12 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans; beat until cool. Makes about 6 cups."]

2602

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 2 eggs, beaten, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Halloween Kitty Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Halloween Kitty Cake

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