Halloween Poke Cake

Transform your Halloween celebrations with this spooktacular Halloween Poke Cake—an eye-catching dessert that tastes as good as it looks! Starting with a moist white cake as the base, this recipe takes a frighteningly fun turn with vibrant orange and purple gelatin that seeps into the cake for a burst of colorful flavor in every bite. Topped with a two-toned whipped topping, dyed in festive hues, and finished with a generous sprinkle of black sprinkles, this cake is as festive as they come. Perfectly chilled and easy to serve, this 9x13-inch treat is ideal for Halloween parties, family gatherings, or adding a touch of edible Halloween magic to your dessert table. With quick prep and seriously impressive results, this is a must-make recipe for the spooky season!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 3 ounces orange gelatin mix
• 3 ounces purple gelatin mix
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups cold water
• 16 ounces whipped topping
• 0.25 cup black sprinkles
• 5 drops orange food coloring
• 5 drops purple food coloring

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Prepare the white cake mix according to the package directions, using the eggs, vegetable oil, and water.

Step 3

Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire cake surface, about 1 inch apart.

Step 5

In two separate bowls, prepare the gelatin mixes by combining 1 cup boiling water with each gelatin flavor. Stir until dissolved.

Step 6

Add 1 cup of cold water to each bowl and stir well.

Step 7

Pour orange gelatin into half of the cake holes and purple gelatin into the other half. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the gelatin to set.

Step 8

In a mixing bowl, add a few drops of orange food coloring to half of the whipped topping and a few drops of purple food coloring to the other half. Mix until evenly colored.

Step 9

Spread the orange whipped topping onto one half of the cake and the purple whipped topping onto the other half, creating a festive two-tone effect.

Step 10

Sprinkle the black sprinkles evenly over the top for a spooky finishing touch.

Step 11

Cut the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your Halloween treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2590.1 grams (2590.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5174

Total Fat 298.60g	383%
Saturated Fat 126.00g	630%
Polyunsaturated Fat 73.90g
Cholesterol 1039mg	346%
Sodium 3976mg	173%
Total Carbohydrate 569.70g	207%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 368.90g
Protein 50.60g	101%

Vitamin D 395IU	1976%
Calcium 1209mg	93%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 924mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 44.1%