Halloween Cockroach Cake
1 hour
12 servings
470 calories
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
Instructions
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.