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Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake

Spooktacular Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake Delight

This Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake combines rich chocolate with creamy pudding, creating a delightful centerpiece for any Halloween gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 3.9 ounces Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Mix
  • ½ cup Sour Cream can substitute with plain yogurt
  • ¾ cup Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted butter or coconut oil
  • ½ cup Milk any milk alternative works
  • 3 large Eggs for egg-free version, use ¼ cup applesauce per egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • ½ teaspoon Salt optional if using salted butter
For the Filling
  • 3.9 ounces Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
  • 2 cups Milk any milk substitute works
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream or whipped topping
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
For the Toppings
  • 16 Oreo Cookies crushed
  • 9 Milano Cookies for tombstones
  • 3 Ghost Peeps
  • 12 Candy Pumpkins
  • Black Gel Icing for writing on the cake
  • Halloween Sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  2. Mix together chocolate cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla in a bowl for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 28-32 minutes. Allow cooling for 30 minutes.
  4. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a wooden spoon handle, spaced about an inch apart.
  5. Whisk together chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk. Let thicken for a few minutes.
  6. Spread the pudding evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  7. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and chocolate pudding mix until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread the whipped frosting on top of the pudding layer evenly.
  9. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top to create a dirt effect.
  10. Decorate with Milano cookies, ghost Peeps, candy pumpkins, and sprinkles.
  11. Slice into squares and serve, refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the cake cool completely before frosting for the best texture. Making a day in advance enhances the flavor.

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