Ingredients
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1 (16 oz) pkg butter pound cake
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3-inch bat cookie cutter
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Cooking spray
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1 (15.2 oz) box chocolate cake mix
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the pound cake into 1-inch-thick slices. Using the cookie cutter, cut a bat shape from the center of each slice (reserve leftover cake for another use; see tip).
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Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with the cooking spray. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions using the water, oil, and eggs.
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Spread one-third of the cake batter in bottom of prepared pan and arrange pound cake bats down center of pan lengthwise, placing as close together as possible. (The bats should be standing up.) Top with remaining batter, making sure to cover all of the pound cake bats. Bake 50–60 min., until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Let cool 10 min. before removing from pan. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
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To top with a drizzle, add the chocolate chips to a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-sec.
intervals, until melted, stirring between intervals. Using a spoon, drizzle melted chocolate over top of cake. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Tips
Cut leftover pound cake into small cubes and layer with yogurt, fruit, and granola for a fun trifle-meets-parfait treat.
