Chocolate Haunted House Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Haunted House Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix; 2 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding; 12 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 8 cups icing sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tube (120 g) green decorating icing; 3 sugar cones; 3 creme-filled Swiss cake roll; 1 tube (120 g) white decorating icing; 3 Tbsp. green pearl sprinkles; 3 bat-shaped gummy candies; 5 chocolate wafer cookies

Servings: persons

2 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix
2 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
12 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 tube (120 g) green decorating icing
3 sugar cones
3 creme-filled Swiss cake roll
1 tube (120 g) white decorating icing
3 Tbsp. green pearl sprinkles
3 bat-shaped gummy candies
5 chocolate wafer cookies

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease and flour one 10-inch, one 8-inch, one 6-inch and one 250-mL ramekin; cover bottoms with parchment.
3
Prepare cake batter as directed on package, blending in dry pudding mix into batter before pouring into prepared pans.
4
Bake, rotating pans halfway, until toothpicks inserted in centres come out clean, testing every 10 min.
5
and removing the smallest cake first (total bake time will 35 to 40 min.).
6
Cool cakes in pans 10 min.
7
Invert cakes onto wire racks; gently remove pans and parchment paper.
8
Cool cakes completely.
9
Meanwhile, melt chocolate as directed on package.
10
Beat butter in large bowl with mixer until blended.
11
Add melted chocolate.
12
Gradually add icing sugar and milk, mixing on low until smooth.
13
Stack cake layers from largest to smallest.
14
Secure each layer to one another by lifting four corners of each layer and dabbing a small amount of chocolate icing underneath.
15
Frost top and side of cakes with chocolate icing.
16
Use green icing to frost each sugar cone.
17
Place each Swiss cake roll on cake using the photo as a guide.
18
Place frosted sugar cones on top of each roll.
19
Create stars and cobwebs on cake using white decorating icing.
20
Decorate edge of each cake layer with pearl sprinkles.
21
Add gummy candy bats and place wafer cookies at the front of the bottom layer of cake.

3134

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

503

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pkg. (2-layer size) devil's food cake mix, 2 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding, 12 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Haunted House Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Haunted House Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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