HALLOWEEN POKE CAKE

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I have long been a fan of other "poke cakes", because the fruity gelatins make the cake incredibly moist and give it a nice burst of flavor. I thought this would be a nice rendition for Halloween. It comes from Quick Cooking magazine.

Provided by DogAndCatDoc

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package fudge marble cake mix
2 (3 ounce) packages orange gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 -15 candy corn (the little pumpkin ones)

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a 9X13 baking pan.
  • Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water and then stir in cold water.
  • With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 2 inches apart in all directions.
  • Slowly pour gelatin over cake.
  • Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
  • For frosting, in a small mixing bowl cream butter until fluffy.
  • Beat in confectioners sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Top with candied pumpkins.
  • Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 421.5, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 71.4, Protein 3.3

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