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Ghosts in the Graveyard Poke Cake

Ghosts in the Graveyard Poke Cake

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  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Looking for a festive and fun dessert to elevate your Halloween celebration? The Ghosts in the Graveyard Poke Cake is the perfect choice! This delightful poke cake features layers of rich chocolate cake paired with creamy, colorful pudding and topped with spooky decorations that will enchant both kids and adults alike. It’s an easy-to-make centerpiece that promises to bring smiles at any gathering, whether it’s a lively party or a cozy family night. With its playful ghostly charm and deliciously decadent flavors, this cake is sure to be a hit!


Ingredients

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  • 15.25 ounces devil's food cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
  • 3.4 ounces instant white chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • Green and orange food coloring
  • 8 ounces cool whip (thawed)
  • 30 crushed Oreo cookies
  • 4 Milano cookies (decorated as tombstones)
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or black writing icing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the devil's food cake mix according to package instructions. Pour into a 9×13 pan and bake until moist.
  2. Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes before poking holes using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together instant pudding mixes with cold milk until well combined. Divide into two bowls, coloring one green and one orange.
  4. Spoon alternating layers of green and orange pudding into the holes of the cooled cake.
  5. Spread Cool Whip over the top of the cake, then sprinkle crushed Oreos on top.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
  7. Decorate with Milano tombstones and additional Halloween-themed candies.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg