Dark Creepy Gory Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Creepy Gory Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dark Cake; 18 1/4 ounces devil's food cake mix, Devil's Food Cake Soaked in Rum; Ghostly Cheese Filling into cake; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 4 eggs, room temperature and beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon rum extract; Optional kick; 1/3 cup dark rum (optional); Vampire Blood Raspberry filling; 1/3 cup raspberry preserves, room temperature and whipped with a fork to loosen; Creepy Dark Frosting; 2/3 cup dark cocoa, Dutch processed; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional of course (this is the secret ingredient) (optional); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon rum extract

Servings: persons

Dark Cake
18 1/4 ounces devil's food cake mix, Devil's Food Cake Soaked in Rum
Ghostly Cheese Filling into cake
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 lb ricotta cheese
4 eggs, room temperature and beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
Optional kick
1/3 cup dark rum (optional)
Vampire Blood Raspberry filling
1/3 cup raspberry preserves, room temperature and whipped with a fork to loosen
Creepy Dark Frosting
2/3 cup dark cocoa, Dutch processed
3 cups powdered sugar
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional of course (this is the secret ingredient) (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract

1
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease and flour 2 9 inch pans.
3
Make your choice of devil`s food cake as directed.
4
Pour evenly into pans.
5
Mix Ghostly Cheese Filling ingredients together and pour over cake mix. Be sure to not mix in it will sink as it bakes.
6
Bake for 1 hour.
7
Creepy Dark Frosting:
8
Meanwhile in a food processor with metal blade sift sugar, cocoa, salt & Cayenne by pulsing ingredients.
9
Add remaining Creepy Dark Frosting ingredients and pulse till smooth.
10
Cool cake for 5 minutes in pans then carefully invert to rack or dish pour optional rum evenly over both layers of cake then set aside to cool 10 minutes.
11
Key to assembling is to have to cake somewhat warm so the frosting creeps --
12
Place one layer on cake dish.
13
Pipe a ring of frosting around edge on cake and place raspberry filling inside.
14
Place second layer of cake on top.
15
Spread frosting on sides and top of cake.
16
Key:
17
If cake is warm it will ooze, chill as soon as you are done frosting. Touch up the frosting if you need too and decorate as Creepy as you want!

1138

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dark Cake, 18 1/4 ounces devil's food cake mix, Devil's Food Cake Soaked in Rum, Ghostly Cheese Filling into cake, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Dark Creepy Gory Chocolate 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!

Dark Creepy Gory Chocolate Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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