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Best Black Cat Halloween Cookie Cake: Easy Recipe

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This Best Black Cat Halloween Cookie Cake is a rich, dark chocolate cookie cake shaped like a black cat, perfect for Halloween. It’s easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its chewy texture and spooky decorations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (45g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup (20g) black cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 1–2 teaspoons black gel food coloring
  • 20–24 candy eyes
  • Black licorice strings or black frosting (for whiskers and mouth)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on two sides for easy lifting. Set aside.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla: Beat in the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, black cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder (if using).
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Add black food coloring: Stir in the black gel food coloring until the dough is uniformly dark. Start with 1 teaspoon and add more if needed.
  7. Press into the pan: Transfer the dough to the prepared cake pan. Using your hands or a small offset spatula, press it into an even layer.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes: Place the pan on the middle rack and bake until the edges are set and the center looks slightly underdone. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely in the pan: Let the cookie cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift it out and transfer it to the rack to cool completely.
  10. Decorate the cat face: Once completely cool, use black frosting to pipe two triangular ears at the top of the cookie. Place two candy eyes below the ears. Pipe a small pink or black nose in the center, then draw a mouth and whiskers using black frosting or thin licorice strings. Let the frosting set for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Don’t overmix the dough to keep it tender. Use room-temperature ingredients for best results. Check for doneness early as ovens vary. Let the cookie cool completely before decorating to prevent melting. You can prepare the dough a day in advance and keep it wrapped in the fridge.

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