Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe
Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake is a hauntingly delicious dessert perfect for Halloween parties. This rich chocolate cake is poked and filled with creamy chocolate pudding, then topped with crushed cookie "dirt" and spooky tombstone decorations made from cookies and candy. It's a fun, easy-to-make Halloween treat that both kids and adults will enjoy, and it adds a spooky touch to any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings
- Category: Dessert-cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 10 chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed for “dirt”)
- Tombstone-shaped cookies or graham crackers (for decoration)
- Candy pumpkins and gummy worms (for decoration)
- Whipped cream or frosting (optional for extra decoration)
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions in a 9x13-inch pan. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the surface of the cake.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened.
- Pour the pudding over the cake, spreading it evenly to fill the holes.
- Sprinkle the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over the top to resemble "dirt."
- Decorate the cake with tombstone cookies, candy pumpkins, and gummy worms to create a graveyard scene.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, top with whipped cream or a layer of chocolate frosting before adding the "dirt."
- Customize the decorations with spooky candy or edible markers to write on tombstone cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 400mg