Description
This Halloween Poke Cake combines a fudge marble base with vibrant orange gelatin and creamy chocolate frosting. Decorated with candy pumpkins, it’s a festive and fun dessert perfect for Halloween parties or family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
1 package fudge marble cake mix (15.25 oz)
Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
Gelatin Mixture:
2 packages (3 oz each) orange gelatin
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
Frosting:
½ cup butter, softened
3½ cups confectioners’ sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
12–15 candy pumpkins
Instructions
- Bake the cake
Prepare and bake the fudge marble cake according to package directions in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cool completely—about 1 hour. - Infuse with gelatin
Dissolve the gelatin: In a small bowl, mix the orange gelatin with boiling water, stirring until completely dissolved. Add cold water and mix well.
Add the gelatin: Gently pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak into the poked holes. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours to set. - Make the frosting
Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, then the cocoa, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and spreadable. - Frost and decorate
After the gelatin has set, spread the frosting evenly over the cake. Top with candy pumpkins for a festive finish. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
You can substitute other cake mixes like vanilla or yellow.
Try different gelatin colors for a spooky twist.
Can be made a day ahead; add frosting before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Protein: 4 g