Halloween Graveyard Cake
A spooky and delicious chocolate brownie cake decorated to resemble a graveyard, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 70
- Yield: 12-16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2-4 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- Crushed chocolate cookies (for decoration)
- Edible decorations like gummy worms and candy tombstones
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the brownie batter by melting the butter and mixing it with sugar, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top, and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Cool the brownies in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the chocolate frosting by beating the softened butter until creamy, then adding powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled brownies with an even layer of chocolate frosting.
- Sprinkle crushed chocolate cookies over the frosted cake, and decorate with gummy worms and candy tombstones.
- Slice and enjoy your Halloween Graveyard Cake!
Notes
For best results, decorate just before serving to maintain freshness and appearance.