Spooktacular Halloween Graveyard Cake: A Family-Friendly Delight

These adorable Halloween Graveyard Cakes are not just irresistibly delicious; they offer a cozy way to get the family involved in some festive fun! This sweet treat is perfect for any Halloween celebration, transforming your kitchen into a haunted haven while delighting everyone with its chocolatey goodness. Trust me, there’s nothing quite like creating this cake together and watching the kids’ faces light up with joy!

On a chilly October afternoon, I set out to make this cake for my family, eager to craft something festive yet simple. The delightful aroma of baking chocolate wafted through the air, bringing back warm memories of family gatherings and excited giggles. This recipe is one that you’ll find yourself reaching for time and time again during the spooky season, filled with creativity and love. So, grab your aprons, and let’s conjure up some magic in the kitchen!

Spooktacular Halloween Graveyard Cake

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A delightful and festive Halloween cake, perfect for family gatherings, filled with chocolate goodness and fun decorations.

Author: anytimesrecipegmail-com
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 12 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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225 g Butter or baking spread (unsalted, softened)
225 g Light brown soft sugar
4 large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
75 ml Milk
175 g Self-raising flour
50 g Cocoa powder
1/4 tsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
200 g Butter (unsalted, softened)
325 g Icing sugar
75 g Cocoa powder
3 tbsp Milk
25 g Butter (unsalted, softened)
50 g Icing sugar
1/8 tsp Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp Milk
Green food coloring
125 g Dark chocolate (melted)
8 Biscoff biscuits
25 g White candy melts (or white chocolate)
200 g Chocolate fingers
120 g Oreos (crushed into crumbs)
Jelly snakes (optional)
Fondant pumpkins (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a 12” x 9” traybake tin.
In a large bowl, mix the baking spread and light brown sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Gently fold in the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, smoothing it out evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
While the cake cools, make the biscuit graves by breaking a third off each Biscoff biscuit and dipping them in melted dark chocolate. Set them on baking paper to harden.
For the icing, beat together the butter, icing sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Adjust with more milk if needed.
Spread the chocolate buttercream over the cooled cake with an angled palette knife and attach broken chocolate fingers around the cake’s edges.
Top the cake with crushed Oreos to create a crumbly soil effect. Cut slits for the biscuit graves and push them in gently.
Decorate with jelly snakes, fondant pumpkins, or your favorite spooky treats.
Make green grass buttercream by mixing butter, icing sugar, vanilla, and green food coloring until smooth. Use a piping bag to create grass around the graves.
Slice the cake into squares and serve.

Notes

Make sure your butter is soft for easier mixing. Feel free to get creative with your decorations and consider using store-bought frosting for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 410
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Why You Should Try This Delightful Cake

Nothing says Halloween quite like fun decorations and a deliciously rich chocolate cake. This recipe is not just easy; it’s also a wonderful way to engage kids in baking, helping them connect with the seasonal spirit. Plus, the added treats like sticky jelly snakes and fondant pumpkins make it a real showstopper!

Making Your Own Halloween Graveyard Cake

Ingredients:

225 g Butter or baking spread (unsalted, softened)
225 g Light brown soft sugar
4 Eggs (large)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
75 ml Milk
175 g Self-raising flour
50 g Cocoa powder
1/4 tsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
200 g Butter (unsalted, softened)
325 g Icing sugar
75 g Cocoa powder
3 tbsp Milk
25 g Butter (unsalted, softened)
50 g Icing sugar
1/8 tsp Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp Milk
Green food coloring
125 g Dark chocolate (melted)
8 Biscoff biscuits
25 g White candy melts (or white chocolate)
200 g Chocolate fingers
120 g Oreos (crushed into crumbs)
Jelly snakes (optional)
Fondant pumpkins (optional)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a 12” x 9” traybake tin.
In a large bowl, mix the baking spread and light brown sugar until fluffy—this should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well combined.
Gently fold in the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, smoothing it out evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
While the cake cools, make the biscuit graves. Break off about a third of each Biscoff biscuit to create smaller gravestones. Dip them in melted dark chocolate and set on baking paper to harden.
For the icing, beat together the butter, icing sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
Spread the chocolate buttercream over the cooled cake with an angled palette knife. Attach broken chocolate fingers around the cake’s edges, gently pushing them into the buttercream.
Top the cake with Oreos to create a crumbly soil effect. Cut slits in the cake where you’d like to place the biscuit graves and push them in gently.
Decorate the cake with jelly snakes, fondant pumpkins, or your favorite spooky treats.
Make green grass buttercream by mixing butter, icing sugar, vanilla, and green food coloring until smooth. Use a piping bag fitted with a multi-opening nozzle to create grass around the biscuit graves.
To serve, slice the cake into squares and share the spooky delight!

Serving Suggestions for Your Spooktacular Cake

Serve this Halloween Graveyard Cake at your next gathering, and watch the excitement grow as it becomes the centerpiece of your spooky feast. Pair it with pumpkin spice lattes or a comforting hot chocolate for a truly delightful fall experience!

Storing Your Festive Creation

Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in a cool place. It should retain its freshness for up to three days, although it’s so delicious, it’s sure to disappear quickly!

Tips for the Perfect Halloween Cake

Make sure your butter is soft for easier mixing.
Feel free to get creative with your decorations , let the kids add their favorite spooky treats.
If you want to save time, consider using store-bought frosting.

Variations You Can Try

If you’re looking for a change, you can add different flavors to the cake batter like vanilla or almond extract. You can also switch up the decorations based on what treats you have at home , think gummy worms or chocolate spiders for added fun!

FAQs

Can I use gluten-free flour for this recipe?

Absolutely! You can substitute self-raising flour with a gluten-free blend to accommodate dietary needs.

How can I make this cake even more chocolatey?

Try adding chocolate chips or chunks into the batter for an extra burst of chocolatey goodness.

What if I don’t have any dark chocolate?

You can easily use any other chocolate you prefer, such as milk chocolate, for dipping the biscuits.

This Halloween Graveyard Cake not only tastes fantastic but is also a great way to bring family together during a fun time of year. Enjoy every moment spent baking and, of course, indulging in this delightful treat!