So-Easy-It’S-Spooky Bat Cake Recipe

Name: So-Easy-It’S-Spooky Bat Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 devil's food or orange cake mix (regular size); 1 teaspoon orange food coloring, optional; 4-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Orange food coloring; 6 to 7 tablespoons 2% milk; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2/3 cup baking cocoa, sifted; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 to 7 tablespoons 2% milk; 10 peanut butter cups, finely chopped; Dutch-processed cocoa or confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 devil's food or orange cake mix (regular size)
1 teaspoon orange food coloring, optional
4-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Orange food coloring
6 to 7 tablespoons 2% milk
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup baking cocoa, sifted
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 to 7 tablespoons 2% milk
10 peanut butter cups, finely chopped
Dutch-processed cocoa or confectioners' sugar

1
Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using two 9-in. round baking pans. If preparing orange cake, add orange food coloring. Cool as package directs.
2
For bat design, cut a bat pattern from card stock. Wrap with foil.
3
For devil's food cake, prepare orange frosting by beating confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla, food coloring and enough milk to reach a spreading consistency. For orange cake, prepare chocolate frosting by beating confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, vanilla and enough milk for spreading.
4
Using a long serrated knife, trim tops of cakes if domed. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup frosting; sprinkle with chopped candies. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom side up. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
5
Lay bat pattern on top of cake. Using a fine-mesh strainer, sift Dutch-processed cocoa or confectioners' sugar over frosting. Lift pattern carefully to remove.
6
Wrap cooled cake layers in plastic wrap, then cover securely in foil; freeze. To use, thaw cakes before unwrapping. Assemble as directed.

4009

kcal

Calories

305

Fat

331

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 devil's food or orange cake mix (regular size), 1 teaspoon orange food coloring, optional, 4-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, So-Easy-It’S-Spooky Bat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

So-Easy-It’S-Spooky Bat Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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