Kitty Litter Cake

Kitty litter cake is a quirky and fun dessert that has gained popularity for its shockingly realistic appearance. Despite its name, this sweet treat is completely edible and delicious, making it a hit at parties and gatherings. The cake is designed to resemble a used kitty litter box, complete with a layer of "kitty litter" made of crumbled cookies and a few surprises hidden within.

Kitty Litter Cake
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Prep Time:

40 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

20

Ingredients

Kitty Litter Cake
1 (15.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
2 ¼ cups water, divided
1 cup vegetable oil, divided
3 large eggs
1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
3 large egg whites
4 cups cold milk
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla sandwich cookies
3 drops green food coloring
1 (12 ounce) package chewy chocolate-flavored candy (such as Tootsie Roll)
1 kitty litter box and liner
1 kitty litter scoop

Directions

Kitty Litter Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottoms of two 9x13-inch glass baking dishes.

Step 2

Make the cakes: Mix chocolate cake mix, 1 1/4 cups water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 3 eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Pour into one of the prepared baking dishes.

Step 3

Mix white cake mix, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 3 egg whites in another large bowl on medium speed with clean beaters until well combined. Pour into the second prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes for the chocolate cake and 29 to 34 minutes for the white cake. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the cakes are baking, make the pudding: Whisk cold milk and pudding mix together in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Refrigerate until needed.

Step 6

Crumble cookies in small batches in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl often. Place 1/4 cup crumbs into a small bowl; stir in food coloring until crumbs are green. Set remaining crumbs aside.

Step 7

Unwrap candy rolls. Line the kitty litter box with the liner.

Step 8

Crumble cooled cakes into a large bowl. Add 1/2 of the uncolored cookie crumbs and some chilled pudding; toss to blend, adding more pudding as needed until mixture is moist but not soggy. Pour mixture into the kitty litter box.

Step 9

Microwave 1/2 of the candy rolls in a microwave-safe dish until soft, 30 to 60 seconds. Shape the ends so they are no longer blunt, then curve the candies slightly. Bury candies randomly in the litter box and sprinkle with 1/2 of the remaining uncolored cookie crumbs. Sprinkle a few green crumbs over top.

Step 10

Microwave 3 to 4 candies until almost melted. Place them on top of the cake and sprinkle some green crumbs over top.

Step 11

Microwave remaining candies until soft, then shape as in Step 9. Arrange all but one candy randomly over the cake, then sprinkle with remaining uncolored crumbs. Hang the remaining candy over one side of the litter box and sprinkle remaining green crumbs over top. Serve cake with the kitty litter scoop.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351

Calories

8g

Fat

77g

Carbs

3g

Protein

Complement

The base of the cake is typically made with a box of chocolate cake mix, and the "litter" is created using crumbled sandwich cookies or graham crackers. To add to the realism, the cake is often topped with a few strategically placed tootsie rolls to resemble, well, you know what. While the idea of a kitty litter cake may sound unappetizing, the taste is far from it, with the rich chocolate cake and creamy frosting providing a delicious contrast to the playful presentation. Whether you're looking to shock and delight your guests or simply enjoy a whimsical dessert, kitty litter cake is sure to be a conversation starter at any event.