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Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake

Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake You Must Try This Season

This Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich chocolate dessert perfect for the spooky season.
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: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 small box chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
  • 0.5 cup sour cream for moisture and richness
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil keeps cake moist
  • 0.5 cup milk to balance richness
  • 3 large eggs for binding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 small box chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk for pudding
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy cream for whipped topping
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar to sweeten frosting
  • 0.33 cup chocolate instant pudding mix for flavor
For the Decoration
  • 16 Oreo cookies crumbled
  • 9 Milano cookies for tombstones
  • 3 Ghost Peeps for decoration
  • 12 Candy pumpkins for decoration
  • Black gel icing for writing
  • Halloween sprinkles optional decoration

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Food Processor
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 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.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and spread evenly. Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
  5. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a wooden spoon handle about 1 inch apart.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until thickened. Pour over the poked cake.
  7. For the frosting, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and chocolate pudding mix in a bowl. Whisk on high for 3-5 minutes until thick.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly over the cake.
  9. Crumble the Oreo cookies in a food processor and sprinkle over the frosting.
  10. Use black gel icing to write 'R.I.P.' on Milano cookies and place them on the cake as tombstones.
  11. Press ghost Peeps into the frosting alongside the tombstones, and arrange candy pumpkins around them.
  12. Slice the cake into 12 pieces and serve decorated with candy treats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This cake is great for Halloween parties and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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