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Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake

Delicious Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake for Spooky Fun

This Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake is a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavors, creamy filling, and spooky decorations for festive fun.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mixture homemade or store-bought
  • 1 package Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Mix do not substitute with regular pudding
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter for richer taste
  • 1 cup Milk any type including non-dairy options
  • 3 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla is recommended
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whipped for fluffiness
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Oreos crushed to resemble dirt
  • 6 cookies Milano Cookies to serve as spooky tombstones
  • 1 cup Gummy Ghosts and Candy Pumpkins or other favored candies
  • 1 tube Black Gel Icing or melted chocolate for writing

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, chocolate fudge pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until just combined for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and bake for 28-32 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  4. Once baked, cool the cake in the pan for about 30 minutes. Poke holes in the top of the cake with a wooden spoon handle.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and appropriate amount of milk until thickened. Pour over the cooled cake.
  6. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and a bit more pudding mix. Spread frosting over the cake.
  7. Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the frosting to create a dirt effect.
  8. Decorate with Milano cookies, gummy ghosts, and candy pumpkins. Write 'R.I.P.' on the cookies with black gel icing.
  9. Slice and serve the cake. Consider refrigerating before serving for a better frosting experience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cool before poking holes to avoid crumbling. Personalize decorations as desired for festive fun.

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