Oct 15 • General discussion
Graveyard Grime" Chocolate Poundcake! 💀
👻 Poundcake University Presents: The "Graveyard Grime" Chocolate Poundcake! 💀
Class is in session, Poundcake Scholars, and today we're conjuring up some seriously delicious (and spooky!) Halloween magic! Get ready to bake a show-stopping dessert that's rich, decadent, and perfectly themed for your October festivities: our "Graveyard Grime" Chocolate Poundcake!
Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned sorcerer in the kitchen, we've got you covered. Choose your path to this deliciously dark delight!
Option 1: The "Quick Spell" (Box Mix Magic!) 🧙♀️
• 1 box (15.25 oz) Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (or Devil's Food)
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt for extra tang)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup warm water (or brewed coffee for deeper chocolate flavor!)
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended for extra oomph!)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan generously. Don't skimp on this step!
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, and warm water/coffee. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until well combined and smooth. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
3. Pour batter evenly into your prepared Bundt pan.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
5. Let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Option 2: The "Master Alchemist" (From Scratch Enchantment!) 🧪
This recipe delivers a dense, moist, and intensely chocolatey poundcake.
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for darker color)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups sour cream, at room temperature
• ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high until light and fluffy (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream and cooled coffee.
6. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients (e.g., flour, sour cream, flour, sour cream, flour). Mix until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
7. Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan.
8. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool in pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
The "Graveyard Grime" & Decorations! 🪦
Once your poundcake is completely cool, it's time for the haunting transformation!
• Dark Chocolate Glaze (The Grime):
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3-4 tablespoons milk (or brewed coffee for intense flavor)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• Optional: 1-2 drops black food coloring gel for a truly sinister look!
• Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Add more liquid or powdered sugar until you get a thick, pourable consistency. Drizzle or pour over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
• Cookie Crumble "Dirt": Crush about 1 cup of Oreo cookies (without the cream filling) into fine crumbs. Sprinkle generously over the wet glaze.
• "Tombstones": Use small rectangular cookies (like Milano halves, Pirouette cookies, or shortbread fingers). Use black writing icing or a food-safe marker to write "RIP," "BOO," or spooky symbols. Place them upright in the "dirt."
• Gummy Worms/Spiders: Strategically place a few gummy worms peeking out of the "dirt" or gummy spiders crawling on the cake.
Professor's Tip: For the best results, ensure all cold ingredients (eggs, sour cream) are at room temperature before you start baking. This helps them emulsify better and creates a smoother, more tender cake!
Happy haunting, Poundcake Scholars! Share your spooky creations with us using #PoundcakeUniversity #GraveyardGrimePoundcake!
0
0 comments
Graveyard Grime" Chocolate Poundcake! 💀
powered by
skool.com/poundcake-university-4723
Poundcake U by Carolina Cakewalk. Enroll to master cultural poundcakes & Southern desserts Celebrating the rich Southern culture & Cakewalk tradition.
Suggested communities
Powered by