It’s funny how I whine about the onslaught of pumpkin recipes coming way too soon, and yet I cannot wait to post all my Halloween ones – maybe that’s because I start working on them in July. So by the time September rolls around, it doesn’t seem early to me.
Plus, I’m always keeping in mind my best friend Heather’s daughter, who is a Halloween baby. I mean, she’s got party planning to do!
Orange and chocolate pair well together in this easy and fun cake. Haley said it reminded her of orange sherbet. Can’t find the candy corn pumpkins? Use regular candy corns, or Halloween sprinkles instead.
Only 5 more weeks, my friends!
Halloween Poke Cake
Serves 12-15
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Ingredients
• 1 package (16 ounce) Fudge Marble Cake (I used Duncan Hines)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup club soda (or water)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 container (12 ounce) whipped chocolate frosting
• candy corn pumpkins, for topping
Directions
Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan and prepare the cake according to package directions. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water immediately afterward before the gelatin can harden. With a wooden skewer, poke holes in the cake 2 inches apart. Slowly pour the gelatin over the cake. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Spread frosting over the cake; refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut into squares and top each one with a candy corn pumpkin.
(originally from Taste of Home)
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Joanne says
Now I would have totally guessed that was pumpkin and not orange! Way to keep my taste buds guessing.
Stephanie says
This is so fun! Also, wondering how a little orange liquor would be mixed in with the frosting. Helllloooo adult dessert time. :)
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Oh my goodness did you come up with a cute cake or what! I am going to ship this recipe off to my daughter in law. My grandkids will love this. Very clever.
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
This poke cake looks so incredibly delicious.. loving all that chocolatey frosting especially. Definitely could devour a slice right now!
Amanda says
What a fun cake!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Love this so much!! And, well. YUM!
Baby June says
That looks terrific! I bet any kid would love this, especially that adorable pumpkin :)
Amy @Very Culinary says
I think so, too. Thank you!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
5 more weeks!!! I need to go costume shopping! Love the layers on this cake Amy :)
Amy @Very Culinary says
Thanks, Karen! I can’t wait :D
Heather says
I am definitely trying that one! Jordan will love it
Amy @Very Culinary says
Yay!