GHOSTS IN THE GRAVEYARD CAKE

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This spooky cake is easy to make and fun to decorate. To save time, bake and freeze the brownies weeks in advance, then thaw at room temperature overnight before decorating.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 graveyard cake (9 servings) and 20 tombstones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
3 pretzel rods
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted, plus 1 tablespoon unmelted chips
6 ounces white candy coating, melted
3 lollipop sticks
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
Black paste food coloring
Vanilla frosting
1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. baking pan and an 8-in. square baking dish with foil, and grease the foil. Prepare brownie batter and bake according to package directions, using prepared pans. Cool on wire racks., Break pretzel rods into various sizes; dip into melted chocolate. Arrange into a tree shape on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet., Place melted white candy coating in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Outline three small ghosts on waxed paper. Fill in ghost outlines, adding a lollipop stick to each for support. Place unmelted chocolate chips on ghosts for eyes. Let dry completely., Using foil, lift brownies out of pans. Discard foil; place 8-in. square brownie on a large serving plate for graveyard. Spread chocolate frosting over top and sides., Cut remaining brownie into 3-in.x1-1/2-in. tombstone shapes. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; sprinkle over tombstones. With black food coloring, tint vanilla frosting gray; decorate tombstones., Using toothpicks, insert three tombstones into graveyard. Insert tree into graveyard (support as needed with brownie scraps). Insert ghosts into graveyard; sprinkle with wafer crumbs for dirt and coconut for grass. Place remaining tombstones on a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Huzaifah Zash
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Not a fan of the green food coloring, but the cake was still good.


Mohamad Hussain
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This cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Rubiya Begum
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is really good.


Nigel Gilbert
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Sakol Roy
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This cake is so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


M/S SR DOOR CHUMUHONI
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I love how festive this cake is! It's perfect for Halloween.


Jason Deel
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but I figured it out.


Kaylim Albiter
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it.


Happy Mashigo
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a fun and easy way to celebrate.


Friessein
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This cake was perfect for my Halloween party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


Chamal Liyanage
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good.


98 I EDDY
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Tony Gutierrez
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I love this cake! It's so moist and the frosting is to die for.


Himalayan Holyland Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
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This cake is perfect for Halloween! It's easy to make and looks so festive.


Mulota Maxwell
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Not a fan of the green food coloring, but the cake was still good.


Aamir Jamali
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Sidni Allor
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This cake was so easy to make and it looked amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Patricia Lopez
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Just made this cake and it turned out great! The kids loved it and it was a fun way to celebrate Halloween.


Liban Abduqadir
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party and it was a huge success! The kids loved the spooky design and the cake itself was delicious.


Joseph Linus
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This cake was a huge hit at my Halloween party! It was easy to make and looked so festive. The kids loved it.