Haunted House Recipe

Name: Haunted House
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.); 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 cup milk; 13 Mini OREO Bite Size Cookies; 4 Halloween OREO Cookies, split; 2 Tbsp. Halloween sprinkles; 8 pieces black licorice; 18 pieces candy corn; 4 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows; 1/2 cup PLANTERS FLAVOR GROVE Cocoa and Cinnamon Almonds; 4 worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.)
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup milk
13 Mini OREO Bite Size Cookies
4 Halloween OREO Cookies, split
2 Tbsp. Halloween sprinkles
8 pieces black licorice
18 pieces candy corn
4 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
1/2 cup PLANTERS FLAVOR GROVE Cocoa and Cinnamon Almonds
4 worm-shaped chewy fruit snacks

1
Prepare cake batter and bake in 13x9-inch pan as directed on package, beating the dry pudding mix into the batter before pouring into prepared pan.
2
Cool cake 10 min.
3
; invert onto wire rack.
4
Remove pan; cool cake completely.
5
Melt chocolate as directed on package; cool 5 min.
6
Pour into large bowl.
7
Add sugar, butter and vanilla; beat with mixer on low speed until well blended.
8
Gradually beat in milk until well blended and of spreading consistency.
9
Transfer cake to cutting board; cut into pieces as shown in Diagram 1.
10
Arrange cake pieces on tray or platter as shown in Diagram 2, securing pieces together with some of the frosting.
11
Frost cake with remaining frosting.
12
Decorate with remaining ingredients as shown in photo.

2360

kcal

Calories

Fat

434

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix, 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding, 1-1/2 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (6 oz.), 3 cups powdered sugar, and more.

Yes, Haunted House 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!

Haunted House

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