Description
A delightful and spooky Halloween-themed chocolate poke cake that is perfect for any Halloween celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 package (8 ounces) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- Gummy worms and candy tombstones for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely, then spread the chocolate frosting over the top.
- Sprinkle the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over the frosting to create a ‘dirt’ effect. Decorate with gummy worms and candy tombstones to complete the graveyard look.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This recipe serves 12.
- For a fun twist, you can add green food coloring to the frosting for a spooky effect.
- Alternatively, use vanilla frosting and tint it with orange food coloring for a pumpkin-themed graveyard.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg