Looking for a delicious treat that is as boo-tiful as it is spooky? I totally have your back. Enter this layered Chocolate Ricotta 6 Feet Under Cake. This faBOOlous dessert starts with a Devil's Food cake mix, naturally. In just a handful of steps and you will have yourself some fun eats.
What's more fun than a graveyard cake?? A decadent layered chocolate ricotta graveyard cake, of course!
This spooky and delicious dessert is perfect for a Halloween party or any other creepy celebration.
Ready to make one for your next event?
CHOCOLATE RICOTTA SIX FEET UNDER CAKE RECIPE
This chocolate ricotta graveyard cake is made with two of the most delicious ingredients around: chocolate cake and ricotta. The rich, creamy ricotta pairs perfectly with the chocolate flavor to create a gravesite that's fit for a king or queen...of Halloween, that is!
You can certainly call this a graveyard cake, but I felt like being offbeat. So.. a 6 feet under cake it is.
SIX FEET UNDER CAKE INGREDIENTS
Layers of sweet goodness are in your near future. Best of all, it's sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Here is the list of items that you will need to bake this up. This is just a summary, so be sure to scroll down to the recipe card to get the exact measurements to make this.
- Box Devil’s Food Cake Mix
- Ricotta Cheese
- Eggs, Large
- Granulated Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- Whole Milk
- Cool Whip or Whipped Topping
- OREO Cookies
- Mellowcreme Pumpkins
- Small Green Candy Eyes
- Halloween Sprinkles
- Spooky Cupcake Toppers like these Graveyard or Ghost Toppers
HOW TO MAKE A 6 FEET UNDER CAKE
This chocolate ricotta cake is not only delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make. The base of the cake comes together in just minutes, and then it's simply a matter of baking and letting it cool.
Once it's cooled, you can decorate it however you like. Let me give you the complete run down. For the complete instructions, please scroll to the recipe card to save or print.
Start off by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare your baking pan (9 x 13") with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare cake mix in a medium bowl according to the package directions. This should typically be eggs, water and vegetable oil.
Pour the mixed batter evenly into your baking pan.
Mix ricotta cheese, all (4) eggs, sugar and cocoa in a medium bowl until completely smooth.
Pour the ricotta mixture over the cake mixture in the baking pan gently. Cover as much space as you can evenly. Use a spoon or spatula to smooth the mixture over any areas and sides that are difficult to cover.
Bake the cake for 53-57 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick can be inserted into the center and come out clean.
Cool the cake completely. This will take about 2 hours. Don't skip this step.
While cake is cooking, we will prepare the chocolate topping.
Mix milk with dry pudding mix in a medium bowl for 3 minutes and then refrigerate for 10 minutes.
When the pudding is set, fold in the Cool Whip or whipped topping until completely combined.
When the cake has cooked, spread the Cool Whip mixture evenly over the top.
Spread the crushed cookies evenly over the top of the cake.
Finally, it's time to decorate.
DECORATING A GRAVEYARD 6 FEET UNDER CAKE
You can decorate your yummy cake however you like. I like to keep things simple with Crushed Oreos, candy eyes, pumpkin candies, sprinkles and some store-bought cupcake toppers. But feel free to get as creative as you like!
Most people tend to use cookies for the gravestones and then write messages on them such as R.I.P. etc.
Chocolate Ricotta 6 Feet Under Cake
Ingredients
- 1 Box Devil’s Food Cake Mix (+ ingredients needed to make it according to box directions), 15.25 oz
- 32 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 4 Eggs, Large
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- 2 TBSP Cocoa Powder
- 1 Box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix, 3.9 oz
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Tub Cool Whip or Whipped Topping, thawed, 8 oz
- 30 OREO Cookies, crushed.
- 15 Pumpkin Candies
- 20 Small Green Candy Eyes
- Halloween Sprinkles
- Spooky Cupcake Toppers
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees & spray baking pan (9 x 13") with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, prepare cake mix according to the package directions. Pour evenly into your baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, all (4) eggs, sugar and cocoa until completely smooth.
- Carefully pour the ricotta mixture over the cake mixture in the baking pan, covering as much space as you can evenly. You can use a spoon or spatula to carefully cover any areas and sides that are difficult to cover.
- Bake for 53-57 minutes, cake is done when a toothpick can be inserted into the center and come out clean. Cool the cake completely, about 2 hours+ is best.
- Prepare the creamy topping. In a medium bowl, mix milk with dry pudding mix for two minutes and refrigerate for 10 minutes. When pudding is set, fold in the Cool Whip until completely blended.
- When the cake is cooled (takes about 2 hours), spread the Cool Whip mixture evenly over the top.
- Spread the crushed cookies evenly over the top of the cake.
- Decorate the cake with pumpkin candies, candy eyes, sprinkles and top with graveyard and ghost cupcake toppers.
- Store in your refrigerator.
- Cake is best served very cold or next day.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 561Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 90mgSodium 540mgCarbohydrates 89gFiber 2gSugar 56gProtein 14g
This nutritional information is for reference only. We are not responsible for these calculations.
So there you have it: all the reasons why you should make a chocolate ricotta graveyard cake for your next Halloween party or spooky soirée. It's easy to make, uses just a handful of simple ingredients, and tastes absolutely amazing. I guarantee that this cute and creepy cake will be the hit of the party!
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