The Cheaters Way Deathly Chocolate Graveyard Cakes...Witches Beware
I prefer using all Kahlua in the cake, however, if you are making this for kids, caramel sauce or sweetened condensed milk are great subs. Witches Legs inspired by A Spicy Perspective.
I prefer using all Kahlua in the cake, however, if you are making this for kids, caramel sauce or sweetened condensed milk are great subs. Witches Legs inspired by A Spicy Perspective.
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup kahlua or caramel sauce or sweetened condensed mi
- 2 oz boxes instant chocolate mousse mix (3 to 4 each)
- 6 full-size snickers bars (crushed)
- 6 in pirouette rolled wafers or pretzel rods (broken
- 6 ounces dark chocolate (melted)
- 1 pan of [your favorite brownies | https://www.halfb
- 4 ounces white chocolate (melted)
- 20 oreo cookies (creme filling removed)
- 6 halloween oreo cookies (top cookie removed)
- 6 hershey's kisses
- Carbohydrate 381.2004 g
- Cholesterol 652.12 mg
- Fat 254.744 g
- Fiber 12.0960004806519 g
- Protein 39.494 g
- Saturated Fat 126.08288 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (1320g)
- Sodium 4338.88 mg
- Sugar 369.104399519348 g
- Trans Fat 14.03136 g
- Calories 3799 calories
Step-by-step
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8x8 inch baking pans.
- Make and bake cake mix as directed on box only divide the batter between 2 (8x8 inch) pyrex pans. Cool 5 minutes. Reserve one cake for another use or freeze for another time.
- Use a fork to poke the cake all over to aerate and then evenly pour the Kahlua onto the cake. Cover the baking dish and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Meanwhile, make chocolate mousse as directed on box. Cover and refrigerate until cake is ready.
- Remove the Snickers from the freezer and finely chop/crush them.
- Remove all the layers from the fridge. Using a fork, break the cake into crumbs. Divide the cake crumbs evenly among the bottom of six (8 ounce or larger) glass serving dishes.
- Spread with a layer of chocolate mouse and then a thin layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle the chopped Snickers over the whipped cream. Repeat the layers one more time. For the third time around, end the layers at the chocolate mousse. You may have leftover ingredients depending on the serving dishes you used...use those for snacking!
- Place the cakes in the fridge while you prepare the decorations.
- To make the witches legs, place the caramel bits in the microwave and microwave on 30 seconds intervals until the caramels are just soft enough to mold. Roll the caramels into teaspoon size balls and then press the ball onto the end of a Pirouette Rolled Wafer. Do your best to form a rough boot shape by forming the caramel into an L, then make an indent in the bottom of the L to form the heal. Make the sure the caramel is attached to the wafer and then place on a parchment lined baking sheet and repeat with the other wafers. Place the pan in the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
- Once the witches legs are cold, dip the boots through the chocolate and then place back on the parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining legs. Freeze the legs until the chocolate is set.
- Meanwhile, cut rounded tombstones out of the brownies. Add the melted white chocolate to a small sandwich baggie and snip the corner off. Draw out words like, RIP and BOO or whatever you prefer on the brownies. Let the chocolate set.
- Remove the top cookie of the halloween Oreos and then press a Hershey's kiss into the center to make a witches hat.
- Add the remaining chocolate cookies to a bag and finely smash into fine crumbs.
- Remove the cakes from the fridge and stick in one tombstone brownie and one set of witches legs. Cover the top surface of the cakes with Oreo cookie crumbs. Repeat with the remaining cakes. Return the cakes to the fridge until chilled or ready to serve. When ready to serve, scatter the witches hats around the cakes for a spooky effect. Enjoy!
The Spookiest Sweet Treat This Halloween: A Graveyard Cake Adventure
As a busy mom, Halloween is always a whirlwind of costumes, candy, and chaotic fun. This year, I wanted a dessert that was both delicious and impressive, but without the hours of slaving away in the kitchen. Enter: my "Cheaters Way" Deathly Chocolate Graveyard Cakes. These individual treats are surprisingly easy to assemble, using store-bought goodies as my secret weapon. They're perfect for a Halloween gathering, whether you're hosting a small get-together or simply need a show-stopping dessert for your family.
The base of these cakes is a simple chocolate cake, baked in two 8x8 inch pans. I love the convenience of a boxed mix – no guilt here! I use Kahlua to add a boozy kick (substitute with caramel or sweetened condensed milk for kid-friendly versions), letting it soak into the cake for maximum flavor. This step is crucial; it adds incredible moisture and deepens the chocolate taste. Then, it's all about layering. I use store-bought chocolate mousse, whipped cream, and crushed Snickers for a textural and flavor explosion. The key is to keep it simple and let the individual components shine.
But the real magic happens with the decorations. Who needs elaborate sculpting when you can have adorable witches' legs made from Pirouette cookies and caramel? It’s a simple yet effective touch that brings the graveyard theme to life. I also used brownie tombstones (again, store-bought is my friend!), adorned with spooky messages in melted white chocolate. The finishing touch? Halloween Oreos transformed into witches' hats with Hershey's Kisses. The whole process is surprisingly quick and fun, and the final result is far more impressive than the minimal effort involved.
These graveyard cakes are far more than just a dessert; they're a Halloween experience. The combination of rich chocolate, creamy mousse, crunchy Snickers, and the playful graveyard theme makes them a real conversation starter. My kids absolutely loved helping with the decoration process, which made it an even more memorable experience. Don't be intimidated by the "Deathly" in the title; this recipe is a friendly trick, a delightful treat that's both delicious and easy enough for even the busiest of us.
Pro Tip: Prepare the cake and mousse a day ahead. This allows the flavors to meld and makes the assembly process a breeze. You can also personalize the tombstones with different messages or use different candy to make your own unique graveyard. Let your creativity run wild! This recipe is a blank canvas for your Halloween flair.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its adaptability. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Want to make it vegan? Swap the Snickers for a vegan alternative, use a vegan chocolate cake mix and a vegan whipped cream. Want to make it gluten-free? Look for gluten-free cake mix and cookies. The possibilities are endless! This recipe offers a framework; feel free to explore and make it your own. Happy Halloween!
So, ditch the kitchen stress this Halloween and embrace the "cheater's" way. These Deathly Chocolate Graveyard Cakes are guaranteed to be a hit with both adults and kids, proving that sometimes, the easiest recipes are the most memorable.
