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Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake

Spooktacular Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake to Wow Your Guests

This Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake is a delicious dessert filled with rich chocolate flavor, 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: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Choose a brand you love for the best results.
  • 1 box Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding Mix Can be swapped with vanilla pudding.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can add flavor.
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk is recommended.
  • 3 large Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Homemade vanilla is a nice touch.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Filling
  • 1 box Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix For filling.
  • 1 cup Milk
Frosting
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped for frosting.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Provides smooth frosting texture.
  • 1 box Chocolate Pudding Mix For added flavor.
Decorations
  • 10 pieces Oreo Cookies Crushed to mimic dirt.
  • 6 pieces Milano Cookies Used as tombstones.
  • 1 pack Ghost Peeps Fun Halloween decorations.
  • 1 pack Candy Pumpkins
  • 1 tube Black Gel Icing For writing details.
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles Optional decorations.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, chocolate fudge pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 28-32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Once baked, cool for 30 minutes. Poke holes all over the top with a wooden spoon.
  5. Whisk together chocolate instant pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes until thick, then pour over the cake.
  6. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and chocolate pudding mix until fluffy for frosting.
  7. Spread frosting over pudding layer, smoothing the surface.
  8. Crush Oreo cookies and sprinkle over frosting, insert Milano cookies as tombstones, and add decorations as desired.
  9. Slice and serve the cake at your Halloween gathering, enjoying a moist, chocolatey treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting and use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes gently.

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