Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake

Health score
1%
Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake
90 min.
9
1027kcal

Suggestions

Greetings, fellow culinary explorers! Are you ready to embark on a spooky yet scrumptious adventure? Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a hauntingly delightful recipe that's bound to be the star of any Halloween gathering: the "Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake." This eerie yet enchanting dessert is not your ordinary treat. It's a masterclass in creativity, a fusion of fudge brownies and whimsical decorations that will send your taste buds on a thrilling ride.

Imagine a graveyard, not of stones, but of delectable chocolate tombstones, each standing tall on a bed of fudge brownie soil. Peer closer, and you'll see ghosts floating amidst the headstones, their white chocolate outlines as ethereal as they are enticing. The pretzel rods, cleverly dipped and arranged, form a spectral tree, adding a touch of natural mystique to this supernatural scene.

But what truly makes this recipe a masterpiece is its attention to detail. From the chocolate wafer crumbs that simulate the dirt of the graveyard to the toasted coconut that perfectly mimics grass, every element is crafted with care to transport you to a ghostly realm right at your dining table.

So, if you're looking to impress your friends and family with a dessert that's as much a work of art as it is a feast for the senses, look no further. The "Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake" is your ticket to a memorable Halloween celebration. Dive into this recipe, and let your inner chef conjure a spooky spectacle that's sure to bewitch all who witness it. Happy baking, and happy haunting!

Ingredients

  • package brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
  • package brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
  •  pretzel rods 
  • cup semi chocolate chips melted
  • ounces candy coating disks white melted
  •  celery stalks 
  • 16 ounces chocolate frosting canned
  • 0.7 cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoon cocoa powder 
  • serving purple gel food coloring black
  • cup chocolate wafer crumbs 
  • 0.3 cup coconut shredded sweetened toasted

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • toothpicks
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags
  • lollipop sticks

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Break pretzel rods into various sizes; dip into melted chocolate. Arrange into a tree shape on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. 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.
  4. Place unmelted chocolate chips on ghosts for eyes.
  5. Let dry completely.
  6. Using foil, lift brownies out of pans. Discard foil; place 8-in. square brownie on a large serving plate for graveyard.
  7. Spread chocolate frosting over top and sides.
  8. Cut remaining brownie into 3-in.x1-1/2-in. tombstone shapes.
  9. Combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; sprinkle over tombstones. With black food coloring, tint vanilla frosting gray; decorate tombstones.
  10. 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.
  11. Place remaining tombstones on a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1027kcal
Protein3.19%
Fat33.35%
Carbs63.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.28
Glycemic Load
4.49
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
7.1130435887886%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.36mg
Epicatechin
1.09mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1027.32kcal
51.37%
Fat:38.39g
59.06%
Saturated Fat:16.91g
105.69%
Carbohydrates:164.32g
54.77%
Net Carbohydrates:161.49g
58.72%
Sugar:120.6g
134%
Cholesterol:1.45mg
0.48%
Sodium:514.87mg
22.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:20.73mg
6.91%
Protein:8.26g
16.53%
Iron:5.81mg
32.29%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.03%
Copper:0.44mg
21.93%
Magnesium:56.64mg
14.16%
Phosphorus:115.74mg
11.57%
Fiber:2.83g
11.31%
Potassium:259.57mg
7.42%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.73%
Zinc:0.9mg
6.01%
Selenium:3.36µg
4.8%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.34%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.15%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.74%
Calcium:22.09mg
2.21%
Vitamin K:2.16µg
2.06%
Folate:7.81µg
1.95%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.45%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.22%