Description
spooky, fun, and festive chocolate poke cake filled with colorful pudding and topped with whipped cream and candy. Perfect for Halloween parties
Ingredients
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1 box chocolate cake mix
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3 large eggs (or as directed on cake mix box)
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1/2 cup vegetable oil (or as directed on cake mix box)
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1 cup water (or as directed on cake mix box)
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2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)
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4 cups cold milk
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Orange and purple food coloring
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1 tub whipped topping (8 oz)
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Halloween sprinkles and candy decorations
Instructions
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Preheat oven and prepare chocolate cake according to package directions. Bake in a greased 9×13-inch pan until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool for 15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cake.
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In two bowls, prepare the pudding mixes with milk. Tint one orange and one purple with food coloring.
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Spoon the colored pudding into the holes, alternating colors for a striped effect. Spread remaining pudding over the surface.
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow pudding to set.
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Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
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Decorate with Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, or festive candies. Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For a cleaner slice, chill the cake for 2 hours before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American