Ingredients and Weight:
- Chocolate cake batter, 1 box (18.25 ounces)
- Chocolate frosting, 1 can (16 ounces)
- Chocolate wafer cookies, 1 package (12 ounces)
- Gummy worms, 1 bag (10 ounces)
- Edible gold stars, for decoration
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 out of 5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare chocolate cake batter according to package directions and pour into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- Spread chocolate frosting evenly over the cake.
- Crush chocolate wafer cookies into fine crumbs.
- Sprinkle crushed cookie crumbs over the frosting.
- Arrange gummy worms on top of the cake to resemble worms.
- Decorate with edible gold stars.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Spooky and festive for Halloween
- Rich and chocolatey
- Easy to make with store-bought ingredients
User Comments:
- "This cake was a hit at my Halloween party! It was so cute and creepy."
- "The combination of chocolate cake, frosting, and gummy worms was perfect."
- "My kids loved this cake! They couldn't stop talking about the 'wormy' topping."
- "This cake was surprisingly easy to make. I'm not a skilled baker, but I was able to put it together with no problem."
- "I used a different color frosting and gummy worms to make this cake for Christmas. It was just as festive and delicious."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have any edible gold stars, you can use gold sprinkles or even crushed nuts instead.
- To make the cake even more festive, you can add other Halloween-themed decorations, such as candy corn or pumpkin-shaped sprinkles.
- If you are serving this cake to children, be sure to supervise them while they are eating it, as the gummy worms can be a choking hazard.
