Name: Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box); 2 cups cold milk; 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix; 1 ½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip); 15-20 chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed); Milano or graham crackers for tombstones; Chocolate or black gel icing for writing on tombstones; Candy bones or Halloween-themed candies (optional)

Description

Make a spooky Halloween graveyard chocolate poke cake with rich chocolate flavor and a hauntingly delicious appearance. This easy poke cake features a moist chocolate base soaked in pudding, topped with crushed cookie “dirt,” and decorated with cookie tombstones and candy bones. Keywords like "graveyard poke cake," "Halloween chocolate cake," and "Halloween party dessert" make this the perfect treat for any spooky gathering. Fun, festive, and crowd-pleasing!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 ½ cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
15-20 chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed)

For Decorations:

Milano or graham crackers for tombstones
Chocolate or black gel icing for writing on tombstones
Candy bones or Halloween-themed candies (optional)

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Instructions

Bake the Cake:
Prepare the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box in a 9x13-inch pan. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
Poke Holes:
Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
Prepare Pudding:
In a bowl, whisk together cold milk and instant chocolate pudding mix until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour the pudding over the cake, spreading it into the holes. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
Top the Cake:
Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies over the top to resemble "dirt."
Decorate:
Create tombstones by writing spooky names or "RIP" on the top of Milano or graham crackers using chocolate or black gel icing. Stick them upright into the cake. Add candy bones or other Halloween-themed candies around the tombstones for extra decoration.

Notes

You can make the cake a day ahead and add the decorations just before serving.
Use different types of cookies or candies to customize the graveyard look!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: American, Holiday
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 450mg