Halloween Poke Cake
Transform your Halloween celebrations with this spooktacular Halloween Poke Cake—an eye-catching dessert that tastes as good as it looks! Starting with a moist white cake as the base, this recipe takes a frighteningly fun turn with vibrant orange and purple gelatin that seeps into the cake for a burst of colorful flavor in every bite. Topped with a two-toned whipped topping, dyed in festive hues, and finished with a generous sprinkle of black sprinkles, this cake is as festive as they come. Perfectly chilled and easy to serve, this 9x13-inch treat is ideal for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or adding a touch of edible Halloween magic to your dessert table. With quick prep and seriously impressive results, this is a must-make recipe for the spooky season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 3 ounces orange gelatin mix
- 3 ounces purple gelatin mix
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
- 16 ounces whipped topping
- 0.25 cup black sprinkles
- 5 drops orange food coloring
- 5 drops purple food coloring
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the white cake mix according to the package directions, using the eggs, vegetable oil, and water.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire cake surface, about 1 inch apart.
In two separate bowls, prepare the gelatin mixes by combining 1 cup boiling water with each gelatin flavor. Stir until dissolved.
Add 1 cup of cold water to each bowl and stir well.
Pour orange gelatin into half of the cake holes and purple gelatin into the other half. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the gelatin to set.
In a mixing bowl, add a few drops of orange food coloring to half of the whipped topping and a few drops of purple food coloring to the other half. Mix until evenly colored.
Spread the orange whipped topping onto one half of the cake and the purple whipped topping onto the other half, creating a festive two-tone effect.
Sprinkle the black sprinkles evenly over the top for a spooky finishing touch.
Cut the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your Halloween treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 298.6 g | 383% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.0 g | 630% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 73.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1039 mg | 346% | |
| Sodium | 3976 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 569.7 g | 207% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 368.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.9 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 1209 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
