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Easy Black Cat Halloween Cookie Cake Recipe

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This Black Cat Halloween Cookie Cake is a soft, fudgy chocolate cookie cake decorated to look like a cute black cat. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for Halloween parties or a spooky night in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1–2 teaspoons black gel food coloring
  • Orange icing (for decorating)
  • 12 pieces candy corn (for ears)
  • 2 candy eyes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl once.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed. Stop as soon as the flour disappears.
  5. Add the black food coloring: Stir in the black gel food coloring with a rubber spatula. Start with 1 teaspoon and add more until you reach your desired darkness.
  6. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  8. Press the dough into the pan: Scrape the chilled dough into the prepared pan. Use your hands or a spatula to press it into an even layer, about ½-inch thick.
  9. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes. The edges should be set and slightly cracked, but the center will look soft and puffy. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely: Let the cookie cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack. Do not decorate while warm.
  11. Decorate the black cat: Once fully cool, use the orange icing to pipe two small triangles at the top for ears. Place a candy corn piece in each triangle. Pipe two small dots for eyes and attach candy eyes if using. Draw a small orange nose and a curved mouth. Add three whiskers on each side.
  12. Let the icing set: Allow the decorated cookie cake to sit for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Don’t skip the chilling step—it prevents spreading. Use gel food coloring for the best black color. Let the cookie cake cool completely before decorating to prevent icing from melting.

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