Kater-Bug Cakes

Cake

1 Package White Cake Mix

3 Eggs

1/3 C Vegetable Oil

1 Cup Water

Topping

1 Cup Sugar

2 TB Molasses

1 Cup Coconut Flakes

1/2 Chopped Walnuts

1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg

1/2 tsp Powdered Ginger

1/4 Cup Butter

1/4 Cup Milk

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9 or 10 inch spring form pan.

To make the cake, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and water in a large bowl. With an electric mixer set on medium speed, mix the ingredients together for about 2 minutes, until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prepare the frosting while the cake is baking. Combine the sugar, molasses, coconut flakes, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, butter and milk in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and all of the ingredients are well mixed. When the cake comes out of the oven, immediately cover with the warm topping and spread it evenly over the top of the cake.

Set the oven to broil on medium-high and return the cake to the oven. Leave for 3-4 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool. Remove the sides of the spring form pan and slide the cake onto a serving plate.