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Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake

Delightful Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

This Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake is a moist and indulgent treat, perfect for festive celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 16 ounces chocolate cake mix 1 box
  • 3.9 ounces chocolate fudge instant pudding mix 1 small box
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup milk whole milk recommended
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Pudding Layer
  • 3.9 ounces chocolate instant pudding mix 1 small box
  • 2 cups milk
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cup chocolate instant pudding mix 1 small box
For the Decoration
  • 16 pieces Oreo cookies crushed
  • 9 pieces Milano cookies
  • 3 pieces ghost Peeps
  • 12 pieces candy pumpkins
  • black gel icing for decoration
  • Halloween sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and prepare a 9x13-inch cake pan by greasing it lightly.
  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 until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  3. Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for 28-32 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate instant pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  6. Spread the prepared chocolate pudding over the top of the cake, ensuring it fills all the holes.
  7. In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and the chocolate pudding mix. Whisk until thick and fluffy.
  8. Generously spread the frosting over the entire top of the poked cake.
  9. Using a food processor, pulse the Oreo cookies until they turn into fine crumbs. Evenly sprinkle these crumbs over the frosting layer.
  10. Take the Milano cookies and use black gel icing to write 'R.I.P.' on each one. Press these cookies into the frosting to create tombstones.
  11. Gently press the ghost Peeps into the frosting and arrange the candy pumpkins around for decoration.
  12. If desired, sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles over the cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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