Halloween Poke Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 package fudge marble cake mix (regular size)
• 2 packages (3 ounces each) orange gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 to 15 candy pumpkins

Directions:

1. Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan.
2. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in cold water.
4. With a meat fork or wooden skewer, poke holes in cake about 2 inches apart.
5. Slowly pour gelatin over cake.
6. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
7. For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter until fluffy.
8. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth.
9. Spread over cake; top with candy pumpkins.
10. Cover and refrigerate until serving.