Kitty Litter Cake Recipe
While this Kitty Litter Cake Recipe might look a bit gross, it’s such a fun and delicious prank to play on your friends and family during Halloween! Plus, recipes using spice cake mix are a breeze!
Kids and adults will flip over this cake – and yes, they’ll even want a piece or two! It’s too fun to pass up! (and too delicious!)
This is a perfect cake for a Halloween party. This cake is completely edible (although your friends may not think so).
Kitty Litter Cake Recipe
I know what you’re thinking. It’s a little realistic, right? But that’s the fun of it! A lot of people think of this as a Halloween dessert, but it’s also a totally epic April Fool’s Day treat as well!
I can just see your co-worker’s faces as you put this on the table in the breakroom. Keep a straight face, and see who the “bravest” is to eat the first piece!
Not only will they delight in the flavor, but it’s a fun way to bring people together over something this simple. Food is a great way to break the ice!
How do I serve equal slices of cake?
First, ensure the cake is on a flat, stable surface to prevent any wobbles.
Make even cuts along the width and length for a rectangle or square cake to form a grid of equally sized pieces. A serrated knife can help ensure smoother cuts with less crumb disruption.
If exact proportions are crucial, a cake divider guide or a simple piece of string marked with equal sections can improve accuracy.
Wipe the knife clean between cuts to maintain neat edges for each slice, ensuring a perfectly presented piece for every guest.
Specialty Ingredients:
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Reminder, not all ingredients in the April Fool’s Day Cake Recipe are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for
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Make it a Meal:
Check out how easy and simple it can be to meal plan! I love knowing that I don’t have to think about what to make when I have it all planned out!
Main Dish: Spooky Charcuterie Board Recipe
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Vegetable Side: Halloween Vegetable Dip Recipe
Starch Side: Parmesan Steak Fries with Ranch
Refreshing Drink: Witches Brew Mocktail Recipe
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How do I store leftover cake?
Storing leftover cake properly is essential to maintain its freshness and flavor for as long as possible. If your cake is frosted with cream cheese or whipped cream, it’s crucial to refrigerate these types to keep them safe and fresh.
If you need to store the cake longer, consider freezing it. Wrap the slices or whole cake tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil, and finally, place it inside a freezer bag. This triple-layer protection will help preserve its taste and texture for up to three months.
When you’re ready to enjoy the cake again, simply allow it to thaw at room temperature while still wrapped to prevent condensation from making the cake soggy.
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More Halloween Recipes:
- Jack Skellington Cheesecakes Recipe
- Halloween Pinwheel Cookies Recipe
- Spooky Charcuterie Board Recipe
Kitty Litter Cake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 box spice or German chocolate cake mix
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1 package white sandwich cookies
- 1 large package vanilla instant pudding mix
- A few drops green food coloring
- 12 small Tootsie Rolls or equivalent
Instructions
- Prepare and bake cake mixes, according to directions, in any size pan. Prepare pudding and chill. Crumble cookies in small batches in blender or food processor. Add a few drops of green food coloring to 1 cup of cookie crumbs. Mix with a fork or shake in a jar. Set aside.
- When cakes are at room temperature, crumble them into a large bowl. Toss with half of the remaining cookie crumbs and enough pudding to make the mixture moist but not soggy. Place liner in litter box and pour in mixture.
- Unwrap 3 Tootsie Rolls and heat in a microwave until soft and pliable. Shape the blunt ends into slightly curved points. Repeat with three more rolls. Bury the rolls decoratively in the cake mixture. Sprinkle remaining white cookie crumbs over the mixture, then scatter green crumbs lightly over top.
- Heat 5 more Tootsie Rolls until almost melted. Scrape them on top of the cake and sprinkle with crumbs from the litter box. Heat the remaining Tootsie Roll until pliable and hang it over the edge of the box. Place box on a sheet of newspaper and serve with scooper. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Do you plan to make this kitty litter cake recipe for a Halloween party?
Is this good to make the night before and keep in the fridge?
Absolutely! This dish is perfect for prepping the night before and storing in the fridge. We’re so glad you’re planning ahead—enjoy every delicious bite!
I love it. I have all boys and they will think this is cool! I’ll wait till there back in school and surprise them with it! Thank so much!
OK…I saw the name and had to click on it. Then I saw the ingredients list and said to myself “I wonder what the tootsie rolls are for?” Then I saw the picture……OMG. Im sure the kids will love it!
hahahaha this is awesome… gross but awesome. I think I will use this for my daughters birthday at the end of the month. we always do a halloween theme for her seeing her birthday is on the 29th of October. Maybe this will really gross the kids out! LOLOLOL thanks for the recipes btw… I am bookmarking this for sure!
As a loving cat mommy, I can totally appreciate this cake! So fun and creative!
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So digustingly awesome. I’d be thrilled if you’d link this recipe up at Tastetastic Thursdays!
This looks perfect for an April Fools cake. I’ll have to try this out soon with my brother and sister-in-law and their kids. Should be loads of fun and laughs.
Eww! Looks gross but sounds so good! My little boy will love this! We’ll have to make it this weekend!!! Thanks for sharing !
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I know, right? eewww LOL!
WOW! If I didn’t know what it really was, I would have thought it was the real thing!lol
Just reading the recipe it sounds good but I couldn’t eat it looking like the litter box I clean every day.
I have never made this……my mind knows what it’s made of .my eyes and stomach can’t get past it.
I don’t know if I could eat that either. Mainly cause I have 2 cats….
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Ugh! I like how one is realistically positioned over the side. LOL!
I’m not sure I could eat that . . . Blech!
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