Can I make this without a rat-shaped pan?

Absolutely! A regular round pan works fine - just use extra batter or frosting to shape ears and a tail. I've even seen creative bakers use a loaf pan sideways to form the body.

Help! My frosting is too runny - how do I fix it?

Been there! Pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up. Too far gone? Mix in a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time until it thickens. Works like a charm!

Is there a vegan version of rat cake?

You bet! Substitute the eggs with flax eggs, use plant-based butter and milk, and check your food coloring is vegan. The marshmallows will need replacing too - try vegan marshmallows or white chocolate chips.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Totally! Bake it up to 2 days in advance - just wrap tightly and frost day-of. The unfrosted cake actually freezes beautifully for up to 3 months!

Shocking Rat Cake Silly Cake Will Make You Squeal With Joy

Name: "Shocking Rat Cake Silly Cake Will Make You Squeal With Joy"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; Black food coloring; 1 cup chocolate frosting; 2 marshmallows for eyes; Licorice for whiskers

Description

A fun and playful cake that looks like a rat. Perfect for pranks or themed parties.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Black food coloring
1 cup chocolate frosting
2 marshmallows for eyes
Licorice for whiskers

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Mix until smooth.
Add black food coloring until batter is dark gray.
Pour into a greased rat-shaped cake pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
Frost with chocolate frosting.
Add marshmallow eyes and licorice whiskers.

Notes

Use a rat-shaped cake pan for best results.
Adjust food coloring for desired shade.
Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American