Spooktacular Halloween Graveyard Cake
Get ready to make your Halloween celebration unforgettable with this Spooktacular Halloween Graveyard Cake! This rich, moist chocolate cake serves as the base for a hauntingly fun dessert that’s perfect for any spooky gathering. Topped with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for "dirt," graham cracker tombstones decorated with eerie messages, and green coconut "grass," this cake is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Creepy candy skeletons and gummy worms add a playful touch that will delight kids and adults alike. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, this cake comes together in just over an hour, making it the ultimate Halloween centerpiece. Whether you're hosting a party or looking to impress your family, this graveyard cake provides the perfect blend of creativity and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 16 ounces chocolate frosting
- 15 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 3 pieces graham cracker sheets
- 10 pieces candy skeletons or gummy worms
- 1 bottle green food coloring
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tube black decorating gel or edible pen
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
Carefully mix in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. Note: The batter will be thin at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before decorating.
While the cake cools, prepare your decorations. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor or a zip-top bag with a rolling pin to create ‘dirt.’
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the shredded coconut and mix until the coconut resembles grass.
Break the graham crackers into tombstone-sized rectangles. Use the black decorating gel or edible pen to write spooky words like 'RIP' or 'BOO' on the crackers and set aside to dry.
Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with the chocolate frosting to create the base of your graveyard.
Sprinkle the crushed cookies over the frosting to resemble dirt. Arrange the graham cracker tombstones upright in the cake to mimic a graveyard.
Scatter the green coconut grass around the tombstones and edges of the cake. Add candy skeletons or gummy worms to complete the creepy graveyard look.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set the decorations, then serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 298.0 g | 382% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.4 g | 482% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 77.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 401 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 7155 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1257.7 g | 457% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.3 g | 319% | |
| Total Sugars | 819.2 g | ||
| Protein | 99.7 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 730 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 57.2 mg | 318% | |
| Potassium | 4932 mg | 105% | |
*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.
