How to Make a Cat Shaped Birthday Cake

This cat-shaped birthday cake is a fun and festive way to celebrate your feline friend's special day. It's easy to make, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the party.

Ingredients

* 1 cup all-purpose flour

* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

* 1 teaspoon baking powder

* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1 cup granulated sugar

* 1/2 cup brown sugar

* 1/2 cup vegetable oil

* 2 eggs

* 1 cup milk

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1/4 cup chocolate chips

* 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if desired.

6. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Once the cakes are cool, use a serrated knife to trim them into cat shapes. You can use a template or freehand the shapes.

9. Place one of the cat-shaped cakes on a serving platter. Spread some frosting on top, then add the second cat-shaped cake.

10. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

11. Decorate the cake with additional chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles, if desired.

12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tips

* To make the cake look more like a cat, you can use a black gel food coloring to draw the cat's eyes, nose, and mouth.

* You can also use fondant or modeling chocolate to create cat-shaped decorations for the cake.

* If you don't have two 9-inch round cake pans, you can also use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just bake the cake for a few minutes longer, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

* This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.