HAUNTED HOUSE CAKE
WHEN this eerie abode appears at Halloween parties, guests will surely move right in...to get a piece of the treat! Our kitchen staff prepared the ghostly home with handy packaged cake mixes, plus common baking pans you likely already have in your kitchen. To complete the frightfully delightful scene, they decorated it with edible details including cookie tombstones, cereal shingles and a chocolate door.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prepare chocolate cake batter according to package directions. Spoon 3 cups into a greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pan. Set remaining batter aside. , Bake loaf cake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Prepare white cake batter and pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Drop reserved chocolate batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto white batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., To assemble, place the marbled cake on a large platter or covered board (about 14x10 in.). Level top of chocolate cake. Cut chocolate cake in half widthwise. Referring to photo above for position, place one half on the corner of the marbled cake for the house., For the roof, cut remaining half of chocolate cake in half diagonally. Position the two halves together so they form a triangular shape on top of house. Cut each cookie in half widthwise and set aside., In a bowl, cream shortening and butter. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Frost house, roof, sides of marble cake and cookie halves. , Break candy bar into rectangles. Place one on front of house for door (save remaining pieces for another use). Place a small dot of frosting on left side of door and attach M&M baking bits for doorknob. Tint remaining frosting orange; frost top of marble cake. , Place cereal on roof of house for shingles. Cut gum in half widthwise and then lengthwise. Place two pieces above the door for shutters. Use sprinkles to outline the window., For tombstones, attach sprinkles to the cookies to read "R.I.P." and "BOO". Place cookies on the cake, lightly pushing them into frosting., Place rock candy in front of door for a walkway.
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Jaziba Gul Kumbhar
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my Halloween party! Everyone loved it.
Edith Omono
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ryan Thompson
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make, and it turned out so cute. It was the perfect centerpiece for my Halloween party.
Umair Mahmood
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out anything like the picture. It was still tasty, though.
Thomas Petrin
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making it again.
CosmicLlama 7
[email protected]I was really disappointed with this cake. It was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet.
Shedrack Billions
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I'll definitely be making it again for their Halloween party.
Eli Perry
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but I loved this one. The frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Deborah Mambwe
[email protected]This cake is so cute and festive. It's sure to be a hit at any Halloween party.
Umar Rao
[email protected]I've made this cake several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any Halloween party.
Pintica Daniel
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit at my Halloween party! Everyone loved it.
Meraj Islam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out anything like the picture. It was still tasty, though.
Farida salama
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make, and it tasted delicious. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
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[email protected]I loved the way this cake looked, but it was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time.
Zaahir Hoosen
[email protected]This cake was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making it again.
Binula Ganegoda
[email protected]I was disappointed with this cake. It didn't rise properly, and the frosting was too runny.
Alex Scott
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using a different frosting next time.
Suba___SALIM___ZKK AFRIDI
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It turned out great, and I'm so glad I tried it.
javed akhtar
[email protected]I made this cake for my kids' birthday party, and they loved it! It was so easy to make, and the instructions were very clear.
Annah Freidel
[email protected]This Haunted House cake was a hit at my Halloween party! It was so much fun to decorate, and it tasted delicious too. I used a chocolate cake mix, and the creamy chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch.