Description
This Melting Witch Poke Cake combines the rich flavors of a classic Southern poke cake with playful, witch-themed decorations. It’s a perfect Halloween treat that’s fun to make and delicious to eat, ideal for any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake recipe)
- Ingredients required for the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the Poke Filling:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) jar caramel sauce
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1 container of whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
- Green food coloring (Adam’s Extract or any brand)
For the Witch Hat Decorations:
- Chocolate sugar cones (for the hats)
- Oreos (for the hat base)
- Orange and black icing for decorating (Wilton orange food coloring for the hats)
- Candy eyeballs or other Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Cool the cake for about 10 minutes.
- Make the Poke Holes:
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake, spacing about 1 inch apart.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce in a bowl.
- Pour over the cake, making sure it fills the holes. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Make the Whipped Topping:
- Mix green food coloring into the whipped topping until vibrant green.
- Spread the green whipped topping over the cake.
- Prepare the Witch Hats:
- Place an Oreo on top of the cake, and attach a chocolate sugar cone (upside down) on top with a bit of icing.
- Pipe orange icing around the base of the cone and add Halloween sprinkles if desired.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Add extra Halloween sprinkles or candy eyeballs on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Cake Texture: Make sure the cake is completely cooled before adding the filling to prevent sogginess.
- Decoration Tips: For easier decoration, use pre-made Halloween candies and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg