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Halloween Graveyard Cake Recipe

Halloween Graveyard Cake Recipe

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If you’re seeking a fun and spooky dessert to celebrate Halloween, look no further than this delightful Halloween Graveyard Cake Recipe! This cake features layers of moist chocolate cake soaked in creamy vanilla pudding, topped with crunchy Oreo crumbs that resemble spooky soil. Adorned with Milano cookies as gravestones and colorful pectin-based gummy candies, this cake is not only a visual treat but also an enjoyable baking project for the whole family. Easy enough for kids to help decorate, it’s perfect for Halloween parties or family gatherings. Prepare ahead of time to let the flavors meld, making it a stress-free addition to your festive celebrations!

Ingredients

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  • Chocolate cake mix
  • 5.1 ounce box vanilla instant pudding
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • Orange gel food coloring
  • 15 Oreos (ground into crumbs)
  • 12 Milano cookies
  • Frosting or edible markers
  • Pectin-based gummy candies (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish and bake until light and fluffy.
  2. Once cooled, poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix, skim milk, and orange gel food coloring until smooth.
  4. Pour the pudding mixture over the poked cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  5. Crush Oreo cookies in a bag or food processor to create crumbs and sprinkle them over the pudding layer.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before decorating with Milano cookies and gummy candies.

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