GRAVEYARD CAKE
Underneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate cake made from scratch in a few simple steps. It's a recipe I use year-round with different frostings. -Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a saucepan, combine butter, water and cocoa; bring to a boil over medium heat. Add to flour mixture; beat well. Beat in sour cream and eggs. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine butter, milk and cocoa; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and vanilla. Pour over warm cake. Crumble chocolate cookies; sprinkle over frosting while still warm. Cool completely. , For tombstone, use icing to decorate vanilla cookies with words or faces; place on cake. For ghosts, make mounds of whipped topping; use icing to add eyes and mouths as desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add pumpkins and gummy worms if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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[email protected]Overall, this cake was a success. It was easy to make and everyone enjoyed it.
Sohail Haris 452
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover!
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[email protected]I would definitely recommend this cake to others.
Ismail Patel
[email protected]This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it in the end. It's so delicious!
Mohammed Dilaluggin
[email protected]The cake was good, but the frosting was a little too sweet for me.
MuhammadKhurram Ahsan
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with this cake. It was too dry for my taste.
Brasio Megaton
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
Luiza Osmanova
[email protected]I love how customizable this cake is. You can really let your creativity shine through.
Reya Islam
[email protected]This was my first time making a graveyard cake and it turned out great! It was a lot easier than I thought it would be.
Amari Ethopia
[email protected]I made this cake for a work potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Molly Landin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.
Paul Goodluck
[email protected]This was the perfect cake for a Halloween party! It looked amazing and tasted even better.
PAKISTAN HERO
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she absolutely loved it! It's so moist and delicious.
Shumaila Akbar
[email protected]My kids had a blast helping me make this cake. They loved the chocolate cookie crumb topping.
Somant Yadav
[email protected]This graveyard cake was a hit at my Halloween party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the spooky decorations.