How to make Black Cat Chocolate Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and grease and flour your cake pans.

In large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened.

Pour the batter evenly into the pans and bake as directed on the box for the specific pan size. Let the cake cool completely.

To make the buttercream, beat the soft butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.

Add vanilla and milk; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add in the black food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.

Ice the cooled cakes with the black buttercream.

Using black licorice laces, create the outline of a cat on the surface of the cake. Fill in the outline with more black buttercream.

Use M&M candies to make the eyes of the cat and colored fondant to make the nose.

Serve your Black Cat Cake at room temperature for the best flavor.