Halloween Dirt Cake

Directions

1. Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
2. Combine the first set of cake ingredients until smooth. The mixture will be thick; use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly in the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes, then poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
5. Whisk together one box of pudding mix with 2 cups milk for 2 minutes, then let it sit until it starts to thicken.
6. Spread the pudding mixture evenly over the top of the cooled cake.
7. In a large bowl or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and ⅓ cup pudding mix. Whisk until thick and fluffy.
8. Spread the frosting over the top of the pudding layer.
9. Pulse the Oreos in a food processor until they become fine crumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs over the frosting.
10. Use black gel icing to write "R.I.P." on the Milano cookies to create tombstones. Press them into the frosting so they stand upright.
11. Press the Ghost Peeps into the frosting so they stand up. If needed, use toothpicks to help them stay in place.
12. Arrange the candy pumpkins near the ghosts and tombstones.
13. Add sprinkles if you like.