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Halloween Poke Cake

A festive cake perfect for Halloween.
Course Cake, Dessert, Fun for Kids, Halloween
Cuisine All-American
Keyword cake mix, chocolate frosting, gelatin, poke cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 214kcal
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 18 1/4 oz box fudge marble cake mix
  • eggs, water and oil per box directions
  • 2 3 oz packages orange gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pumpkin candies or sprinkles

Instructions

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water.
  • With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 2 inches apart.
  • Slowly pour gelatin over cake. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • For Frosting: In a small mixing bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cake; top with candies. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg