Halloween Cockroach Cake
Ingredients
COCKROACH CAKE
1 cup chopped dates
1 tsp baking soda
1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
3⁄4 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1⁄2 tsp Sea Salt
1⁄2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp pure cocoa
1⁄2 cup milk Belgian chocolate
TOPPING
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup chopped dates
1⁄2 cup milk Belgian chocolate
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 325° F (170° C).
- Cover dates with baking soda and water. Let stand until cool.
- Cream together shortening, eggs and sugar. Combine both mixtures and beat well.
- Add flour, baking soda, vanilla extract, pure cocoa and chocolate chips. Pour into a parchment lined 9” x 13” pan.
- Mix topping ingredients and spread over cake batter. Bake at 325° F (170° C) for 40 minutes.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 470, Fat 21 g (Saturated 8 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 68 g (Fiber 4 g, Sugars 48 g), Protein 5 g.
Tips
Use Chocolaty Temptation Cupcakes Mix to make the batter and slash prep time!
In place of a cake, make individual cupcakes or mini loaves using Epicure's Muffin Maker or Mini Loaf Pans.
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