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

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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.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 425 kcal
Sugar: 52 g
Carbohydrates: 69 g
Protein: 4 g