This Ghosts in the Graveyard dessert board is loaded with dirt cake in the center and surrounded by all kinds of chocolate goodies like Cosmic Brownies, Fudge Rounds, Oreos, and so much more. It's the ultimate Halloween treat for any get-together! This post contains affiliate links.

I don't know about you, but when it comes to chocolate, I'm all in. I don't do a little bit, you know? Chocolate cookies? Let's make them double chocolate. Chocolate cake with chocolate fudge frosting? Yes, please!

That approach is exactly what I did with this delicious Ghosts in the Graveyard dessert board. It's chocolate piled on top of more chocolate, and paired with, you guessed it, chocolate!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's a chocolate lovers delight with classic dirt cake in the center and a metric ton of chocolate treats surrounding it.
• It's super easy to make and comes together in just a few minutes.
• Everything you need for this recipe is one quick trip to the store away.
• It's the perfect Halloween dessert board for any gathering.

Ghosts in the Graveyard Dessert Board Ingredients

This recipe takes several ingredients to make. It's a dessert board, after all! You'll find everything you need in one quick trip to the store or with your mouse!

Don't forget to check the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

• Chocolate Frosting
• OREO Cookies
• Fudge Rounds
• Frosted Fudge Cakes
• Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes
• Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies
• Brownie Bites
• Chocolate Donut Holes
• Chocolate Covered Pretzels
• Mini Chocolate Cupcakes
• Pinwheel Cookies
• Hershey Chocolate Bar
• Mini OREO Cookies
• Nonpareil Halloween Sprinkles
• Mini Candy Eyes
• Tombstone Icing Decorations
• Ghost Icing Decorations
• Gummy Worms

Equipment

• Square Serving Tray
• Offset Spatula
• Black Shovel Spoons

Substitutions and Variations

• Use your favorite chocolate goodies for this dessert board.
• Try adding chocolate chips to your frosting for more chocolate flavor.
• Pretzels make a great salty addition to all the sweetness on this board!

How to Make a Ghosts in the Graveyard Dessert Board

Making this recipe is just about the easiest thing you'll ever do. The entire recipe is basically just plopping down frosting and then piling chocolate deliciousness all over and around it. You'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.

The recipe highlights are right here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Add all the frosting to the center of your board and top it with crushed OREO cookies.

2: Add Fudge Rounds to the top left and bottom right of the board.

3: Add Frosted Fudge Cakes to the top right and bottom left of the board.

4: Add the rest of the OREO cookies to the top and bottom of the board and up the sides.

5: Fill in the outside edges of the board with the remaining chocolate treats however you see fit, filling in any empty spaces with mini Oreo cookies.

6: Finish by adding the ghost and tome icing decorations and gummy worms. Dig in!

Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Any longer than that, and the treats on top of the dirt cake start to get soggy.

Freezer: I don't recommend freezing this. It's just too hard to store, and it won't be quite as good after defrosting.

Make Ahead: This is best when it's freshly made, so all the treats are nice and fresh.

Tips

• My instructions are just one way to load up your Ghosts in the Graveyard dessert board. Layer your treats however you like!
• If you must make this recipe ahead of time, be sure you cover it with plastic wrap to keep the donuts, brownies, and cookies from getting stale.
• Roughly crush your OREOS. You want nice chunky bits, not powder.

FAQ

What is a Ghosts in the Graveyard dessert?
Ghosts in the Graveyard dessert is a variation of dirt cake that's made with chocolate pudding and crushed OREO cookies. This version uses chocolate frosting in place of chocolate pudding.

Can I use any kind of chocolate snack cakes for this recipe?
You sure can! I loaded this dessert tray up with my favorite snack cakes and cookies, but you can use any of your favorite chocolate treats.

Why can't I freeze this Ghosts in the Graveyard dessert?
There's just too much going on in this recipe to freeze it. It's so uneven that it's almost impossible to keep enough air out of it to prevent freezer burn, and the treats just don't taste quite the same after you defrost them.

HALLOWEEN BOOTERCREAM BOARDS

Want to see more fun buttercream frosting dessert boards for Halloween? I totally have your back.

This Pumpkin Buttercream Board is just the sweetest around.

If you are a Disney fan, you will love this Jack Skellington Dessert Board.

And one of my favorites is the Ghost Frosting Dessert Board here.