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Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake

Spook-tacular Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake Delight

This Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake is a delightful dessert combining chocolate layers, pudding, and fun decorations for spooky gatherings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cake, dessert, Graveyard Cake, Halloween, poke cake, spooky treats
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch x 13-inch cake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • rubber spatula
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 16 ounces chocolate cake mix opt for your favorite brand
  • 3.9 ounces chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
  • 0.5 cup sour cream keeps the cake moist
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil contributes to a tender crumb
  • 0.5 cup milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 3 large eggs provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness

For the Pudding Layer

  • 3.9 ounces chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk to ensure smooth texture

For the Frosting

  • 2 cups heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar sweetens the frosting
  • 0.33 cup chocolate instant pudding mix adds chocolate flavor

For the Decoration

  • 16 Oreo cookies crushed for 'graveyard dirt'
  • 9 Milano cookies for tombstones
  • 3 ghost Peeps tuck into frosting
  • 12 candy pumpkins for decoration
  • black gel icing for writing on cookies
  • Halloween sprinkles optional for decoration

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch x 13-inch cake pan.
  • Combine the chocolate cake mix, chocolate fudge instant pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl and blend on high until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 28-32 minutes.
  • After baking, let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
  • Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
  • Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens; pour over the cake.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and chocolate pudding mix until thick and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cake evenly.
  • Crush Oreo cookies and sprinkle them over the frosting.
  • Write 'R.I.P.' on Milano cookies with black gel icing and insert them into the frosting as tombstones.
  • Decorate with ghost Peeps and candy pumpkins.
  • Serve and enjoy your Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake!

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Chill before serving for better flavor melding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg