Description
A spooky and delicious Halloween Graveyard Cake made with rich chocolate layers, smooth frosting, and eerie candy decorations. Perfect for Halloween parties or a fun baking project with kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 cups chocolate frosting
- 15 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 6–8 tombstone cookies (like Milanos)
- Handful of gummy worms
- Candy bones and skulls, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry. Slowly add boiling water and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
- Sprinkle crushed cookies over the top to resemble dirt. Insert tombstone cookies upright and arrange gummy worms and candy bones for decoration.
- Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween treat!
Notes
- Let the cake chill before frosting for a smoother finish.
- Use piping gel or extra frosting to secure decorations.
- Get creative with your decorations using available Halloween candy.
- Make the cake a day ahead and decorate just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Halloween Cake, Graveyard Cake, Spooky Dessert, Halloween Party Recipe, Chocolate Cake