Can I say how excited I am for Halloween? Despite the fact that my husband and I got engaged on Halloween (long story) it has never really been a holiday that I eagerly anticipate. This year I have a 5 month old that I get to dress up and now I'm just counting down the days until the 31st. She's going as Amelia Earhart and let me tell you, she looks stinkin' adorable in her costume. My husband has some recently discovered mad skills with a sewing machine and he's made her a little cap, aviator jacket and pants. She has no idea why we keep putting these clothes on her and stand there giggling, clapping our hands and taking pictures of her, but that's what has happened almost every day since he made them. I'm so excited to have her greet trick-or-treaters at the door all decked out in her costume.

I think my Halloween excitement has spilled over to my cooking, because I made this cake this week for no reason at all. At least, no good reason. I just really wanted to eat it. Doesn't it looks so pretty and Halloween-y with the light orange and black layers? It's hard to believe that it is so ridiculously easy to make. Mix pumpkin mixture, layer with chocolate graham crackers, refrigerate, and overnight it turns into a layered cake. Halloween magic. The chocolate grahams absorb extra moisture from the pumpkin mixture and soften into cake-like layers, and the pumpkin layers get more solid during the long chill in the fridge. The cake isn't overly sweet and has just enough pumpkin flavor. The chocolate isn't all that pronounced, but it blends well with the pumpkin. You can't beat how impressive it looks when you slice it and serve it. The only thing I suggest that if you decide to make this yourself, make sure you've got people to share it with. My "no reason" cake has turned into an i-guess-I-need-to-workout-today-because-I-just-had-three-pieces-of-cake cake. Just warning you. HeatOvenTo350 Published 10/26/2012 Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 hours
Recipe Source: Adapted from Sunset Magazine Posted in: Dessert 12 Click For Comments: Britley says:
October 26, 2012 at 3:43 PM I would love to hear that long story sometime. And you NEED to post a picture of Amelia. It sounds way too cute. bianca tang says:
October 26, 2012 at 6:10 PM this sounds SO yummy and easy! it's already on my to-bake list :) Amy @ Elephant Eats says:
October 27, 2012 at 7:30 AM oh my gosh, I can't wait to see pics of Amelia in her costume! Such a cute idea. This cake sounds pretty amazing and perfect for fall! Bee says:
October 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM I NEED TO MAKE THIS. I keep wanting to make a refridgerator cake and this just looks so tasty and classy! rm says:
October 30, 2012 at 7:02 AM Made this last night, it was ridiculously easy!! had to pick at it this morning, it was sooo good!!!!! and it looks so pretty!!!!! loving this recipe.. thanks for posting! :) Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says:
October 30, 2012 at 7:09 AM I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know how it worked for you. Enjoy eating the rest of it. :) Tracey says:
October 30, 2012 at 6:49 PM This looks amazing, and I am seriously all about the combination of chocolate and pumpkin lately! I love that your husband sewed your little girl's costume, that's awesome! Hope we get to see a pic :) Renee@Mykitchenadventures says:
November 1, 2012 at 7:32 AM omg...this looks fantastic! I can't wait to see pics of your little Amelia Erhart! Michelle Day says:
November 1, 2012 at 8:04 AM This looks amazing! I just liked you on FB and would love to invite you to share this, and any other posts, at my Creative Thursday link party at www.michellestastycreations.com. Have a great week :) Meghan Bishop says:
November 8, 2012 at 2:46 PM This looks awesome! It is going at the top of my list of things to make! I would love if you could come share at my new linky party FriDays Made Sweet! at CupcakesWithSprinkles.blogspot.com email@example.com says:
November 28, 2012 at 6:46 PM have made it twice in 2 weeks - for different groups of people and been asked for recipe both times and loved it both times!! November 28, 2012 at 8:29 PM I'm so glad it was such a hit!
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