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Halloween Poke Cake


  • Author: Sarah White
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

spooky, fun, and festive chocolate poke cake filled with colorful pudding and topped with whipped cream and candy. Perfect for Halloween parties


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix

  • 3 large eggs (or as directed on cake mix box)

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or as directed on cake mix box)

  • 1 cup water (or as directed on cake mix box)

  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz each)

  • 4 cups cold milk

  • Orange and purple food coloring

  • 1 tub whipped topping (8 oz)

  • Halloween sprinkles and candy decorations


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare chocolate cake according to package directions. Bake in a greased 9×13-inch pan until a toothpick comes out clean.

  2. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cake.

  3. In two bowls, prepare the pudding mixes with milk. Tint one orange and one purple with food coloring.

  4. Spoon the colored pudding into the holes, alternating colors for a striped effect. Spread remaining pudding over the surface.

  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow pudding to set.

  6. Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.

  7. 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