Description
This Melting Witch Poke Cake is a fun and spooky Halloween dessert that is perfect for parties or gatherings. With a rich chocolate base, creamy pudding layer, and whimsical decorations, it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on box)
For the Filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- Green food coloring
For Topping and Decoration:
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (thawed)
- Crushed chocolate cookies (for “dirt”)
- Halloween sprinkles
- Witch hats or legs decorations (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface.
- Add the Filling: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Make the Pudding Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add green food coloring until a bright “witchy” green is achieved. Spread the pudding evenly over the cake, pressing gently so it seeps into the holes.
- Chill and Top: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set. Once chilled, spread whipped topping over the top. Sprinkle with crushed cookies and Halloween sprinkles.
- Decorate: Decorate with witch hats or candy witch legs to give the look of a “melting witch.” Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make it extra festive by adding a drizzle of chocolate syrup or green-tinted ganache before serving.
- This is a fun and easy Halloween dessert kids will love helping decorate!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
