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Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake

Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake That Steals the Halloween Show

Indulge in this Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake, a rich and festive treat perfect for Halloween gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1 pack Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Mix can swap for vanilla
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup Milk or plant-based milk
  • 3 large Eggs essential for structure
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract almond extract optional
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 pack Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
  • 2 cups Milk
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or non-dairy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Oreo Cookies crushed for dirt
  • 12 pieces Milano Cookies for tombstones
  • 1 cup Ghost Peeps & Candy Pumpkins festive decorations
  • 1 tube Black Gel Icing for detailing
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles optional for decoration

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking 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 on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  4. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a wooden spoon handle, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until thickened. Pour evenly over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
  6. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and chocolate pudding mix until fluffy. Spread evenly over the cake.
  7. Crush Oreo cookies and sprinkle over the whipped frosting for a dirt effect.
  8. Decorate with Milano cookies for tombstones, Ghost Peeps, and candy pumpkins. Use black gel icing for detailing.
  9. Slice into 12 portions and serve at your Halloween gathering.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool completely before frosting to maintain structure. Poke deeply for best flavor absorption. Decorate right before serving for freshness.

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