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Despite its comical appearance, this dessert surprises and delights guests with its rich, chocolatey flavors and cruelty-free ingredients, making it a hit at parties and gatherings for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • 1 new and clean kitty litter pan and scoop

For the cake:

  • 1 box Duncan Hines German Chocolate cake mix
  • 1 box Duncan Hines White or Yellow cake mix
  • 2 ¼ cups water divided
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 6 vegan egg replacers flax eggs or commercial replacer, divided

For the pudding:

  • 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or any sweetener of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the "kitty litter" topping:

  • 3 cups crumbled vanilla sandwich cookies vegan-friendly
  • 2 cups shredded coconut optional
  • 3 drops green food coloring optional, for added effect

For the “cat turds”:

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

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

First, make the pudding:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the plant-based milk and the cornstarch until the cornstarch is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine the remaining plant-based milk and granulated sugar (or your preferred sweetener) over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the milk is heated through but not boiling.
  • Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan with the milk and sugar. Continue whisking to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and reaches a pudding-like consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Make the cakes:

  • Mix chocolate cake mix, 1 1/4 cups water, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 3 egg replacers in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined. Pour into one of the prepared baking dishes.
  • Mix white/yellow 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.
  • Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Once the pudding has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  • Pour the hot pudding into individual serving dishes or a large bowl.
  • Cover the pudding with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2-3 hours or until it's fully chilled and set.

For the “kitty litter” topping

  • 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.

For The “Cat Turds”

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or agave nectar), almond butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
  • If you prefer a sweeter and firmer texture, you can add powdered sugar to the mixture. Start with 1-2 tablespoons and adjust to your taste.
  • Bury some of the shapes inside the cake and add remaining to the top of the litter box cake.

Assemble The Cake

  • 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 the mixture is moist (not soggy).
  • 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.
  • Line the kitty box with a white plastic trash bag and pour the cake mixture into the box.
  • Top with remaining cookie mixture and drop a few drops of green food color over the top for added effect.
  • Arrange “cat turds” on top and sprinkle powdered sugar over the cake to resemble litter box baking soda.
  • Place the clean, new kitty litter scoop in the center of the cake for an added touch of realism.
  • Serve the Vegan Kitty Litter Cake with a playful twist, and watch your guests' reactions as they discover it's a delightful and delicious dessert in disguise!

Notes

  • Duncan Hines cake mixes are famously known for being “accidentally vegan”. If you can’t find them locally, make your favorite vegan chocolate and yellow cake recipes.
  • Make sure to let your guests know that the "Kitty Litter" topping is entirely edible and made from vegan-friendly ingredients. Enjoy the fun and laughter as you gross them out while indulging in this creatively presented dessert!
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