Halloween Cockroach Cake
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 470, Fat 21 g (Saturated 8 g, 0 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.