Description
Indulge in a spooky yet delicious Halloween Graveyard Poke Cake! This rich chocolate cake, filled with sweetened condensed milk and topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies, creates a fun graveyard scene perfect for Halloween parties. Easy to make and even more fun to decorate, it’s a delightful treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)
Gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and tombstone-shaped cookies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the cake mix package instructions.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the box.
- Bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to the box instructions. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely, then spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle the crushed chocolate cookies over the whipped topping to resemble dirt.
- Decorate the cake with gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and tombstone-shaped cookies to create a spooky graveyard scene.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best results.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate cake mix.
You can substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if desired.
This cake can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: Halloween cake, poke cake, chocolate cake, Halloween dessert, spooky cake, Halloween party recipe, easy dessert recipe, chocolate poke cake