Vampire Poke Cake
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Made using just 4-ingredients, this Vampire Poke Cake will be a huge hit at any Halloween party. It is easy to make, filled with strawberry flavor and is decorated for spooky season.
An easy Halloween poke cake to feed a crowd
When it comes to Halloween, if you are looking for an easy dessert idea to serve a crowd, look no further.
This Vampire Poke Cake is as easy as baking a cake, poking holes and topping with some tasty whipped frosting. It looks cute for Halloween and tastes great too!
Want another poke cake recipe? Try this Halloween Poke Cake and these Slime Eyeball Jello Shots would be great for a party too!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is easy to make – It is as easy as baking and decorating a homemade cake.
- It is delicious – Vanilla paired with strawberry is so good.
- It is inexpensive to make – You can make several pans of this for just a few dollars each.
What You Need to Make A Vampire Poke Cake
- White Cake Mix – Plus the ingredients on the back of the box
- Strawberry Jello– You will use this inside the holes of the cake
- Cool Whip – For the topping
- Red Gel Frosting – For the “bloody” details on the top of the cake
- Plastic Vampire Teeth– Optional but adds to the overall look of the cake
Helpful Tips
- You can make the cake ahead of time. I do recommend frosting the cake and decorating right before serving.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge.
Vampire Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box White cake mix + ingredients on the back of the box (water, oil, eggs)
- 1 box strawberry jello 3 oz.
- 2 cups Water
- 8 oz. Cool Whip
- Red gel frosting
- Plastic vampire teeth optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the cake, according to box directions.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the strawberry jello, according to the box directions.
- Allow the finished cake and jello to cool completely.
- Use a straw to poke holes into the cake.
- Carefully pour the jello into the holes.
- Cover, and allow the cake to set in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Frost the top of the cake with the cool whip, and decorate with the red gel frosting.
- Note: You’ll need several small tubes of frosting to do the whole cake.
- If desired, cut a 6 pairs of plastic vampire teeth in half, and top each piece with one of the halves.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
