HAUNTED HOUSE CAKE
WHEN this eerie abode appears at Halloween parties, guests will surely move right in...to get a piece of the treat! Our kitchen staff prepared the ghostly home with handy packaged cake mixes, plus common baking pans you likely already have in your kitchen. To complete the frightfully delightful scene, they decorated it with edible details including cookie tombstones, cereal shingles and a chocolate door.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prepare chocolate cake batter according to package directions. Spoon 3 cups into a greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pan. Set remaining batter aside. , Bake loaf cake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Prepare white cake batter and pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Drop reserved chocolate batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto white batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., To assemble, place the marbled cake on a large platter or covered board (about 14x10 in.). Level top of chocolate cake. Cut chocolate cake in half widthwise. Referring to photo above for position, place one half on the corner of the marbled cake for the house., For the roof, cut remaining half of chocolate cake in half diagonally. Position the two halves together so they form a triangular shape on top of house. Cut each cookie in half widthwise and set aside., In a bowl, cream shortening and butter. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Frost house, roof, sides of marble cake and cookie halves. , Break candy bar into rectangles. Place one on front of house for door (save remaining pieces for another use). Place a small dot of frosting on left side of door and attach M&M baking bits for doorknob. Tint remaining frosting orange; frost top of marble cake. , Place cereal on roof of house for shingles. Cut gum in half widthwise and then lengthwise. Place two pieces above the door for shutters. Use sprinkles to outline the window., For tombstones, attach sprinkles to the cookies to read "R.I.P." and "BOO". Place cookies on the cake, lightly pushing them into frosting., Place rock candy in front of door for a walkway.
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Ajuz Magar
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The frosting is also perfect - not too sweet and not too bland.
Shaheer Mujtaba
[email protected]I love how this cake combines the classic Halloween elements of ghosts, bats, and pumpkins into one delicious treat.
ridabaloch
[email protected]This cake was a little more time-consuming to make than I thought it would be, but it was worth it. It turned out so well!
Isaac Lymon
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to add a spooky touch to my Halloween party.
Kelly Willson
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and festive. I love how it looks like a haunted house. It's the perfect centerpiece for my Halloween party.
kemarion Bogues
[email protected]I made this cake for a Halloween party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, especially the kids.
Shorifulislam09 09
[email protected]This cake was a little more time-consuming to make than I thought it would be, but it was worth it. It turned out so well!
david strybis
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to add a spooky touch to my Halloween party.
Otilee_thee_ Msanii
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The frosting is also perfect - not too sweet and not too bland.
Asim Shah
[email protected]I love how this cake combines the classic Halloween elements of ghosts, bats, and pumpkins into one delicious treat.
Amy Virk
[email protected]This cake is a work of art! I'm so impressed with how it turned out. It's the perfect centerpiece for my Halloween party.
Gos Man
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was surprisingly easy to make. I followed the instructions step-by-step and it turned out great!
Kevin P Baptiste
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids' Halloween party and they absolutely loved it! They thought it was so cool and festive.
Md Hoassain Ahmad
[email protected]The cake was moist and delicious, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the way the cake looked when it was finished. It was so realistic!
Murshad Farhan
[email protected]This haunted house cake was a huge hit at my Halloween party! It was so much fun to make and decorate.