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Graveyard Brownie Cake

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This Graveyard Brownie Cake is a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie topped with creamy chocolate frosting, crushed cookie ‘dirt,’ and playful Halloween candy decorations. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for Halloween parties and fun for all ages to decorate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 cup (90g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch salt (for frosting)
  • 10–12 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
  • 6–8 Milano cookies or graham crackers (for tombstones)
  • Black and white decorating gel or edible food markers
  • Assorted Halloween candies (gummy worms, candy corn, candy pumpkins, mini marshmallows, skeleton/ghost shaped candies)
  • Green-tinted coconut flakes or green sprinkles (optional, for grass)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper and sides.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until glossy and combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
  7. While brownies cool, make the frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and spreadable, adding more milk if needed.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies evenly over the top to create ‘dirt.’ Press gently.
  9. Decorate: Write spooky messages on Milano cookies or graham crackers with decorating gel or edible markers. Stand tombstones upright in the brownies.
  10. Add Halloween candies and green-tinted coconut flakes or sprinkles for grass as desired.
  11. Let the decorated cake sit for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting. Lift out using parchment, slice into squares (one tombstone per piece), and serve.

Notes

For fudgy brownies, do not overmix the batter. Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts. Anchor tombstones with extra frosting or mini marshmallows if they tip. Use gluten-free flour and dairy-free substitutes for allergy-friendly versions. Boxed brownie mix can be used for a shortcut.

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