Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
  • 16 oz. ready-to-spread chocolate frosting
  • black paste food color
  • 8 (12-inch) black bump chenille (thick and thin) pipe cleaners
  • 1/2 pair vampire's teeth
  • 2 plastic cat's eyes
  • red ready-to-pipe gel

Method

  • Prepare cake mix and bake in two 8-inch pans, following package directions.
  • When cakes have been removed from pans, let stand on cooling racks at least 2 hours to firm up for easier frosting. Empty container of frosting into medium-sized bowl.
  • Beat with electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually beat in black food color, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until icing is almost black (color darkens upon standing).
  • Place cake on serving plate.
  • Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake, smoothing out the sharp edge and rounding top slightly.