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Halloween Fun!

© Marna Gatlin

Halloween is one of my most favorite times of the year. I am not sure if it's the smell of pumpkin spice and mulled cider, or if it's the fun that generates with children dressing up in costume for a night of trick-or-treating. Regardless, this holiday makes me feel good and it will be one of my favorites for all time.

Did you know that Halloween didn't even show up in a dictionary until the late 1700's? Also, did you know that the most well known symbol for Halloween is the jack-o-lantern and the pumpkin can only be found in the Americas, not in Europe?

To read more about Halloween and its history, try jumping over to the The Darkside Parlor or for more fun try The Haunted Homepage. I also stumbled amongst some other really fun site surrounding Halloween that I'd like to share with you. One of those is, CityView's Haunted Halloween Page. Also, I found some yummy links: Healthy Halloween Harvest Fest!

In my perusing the Web for fun recipes revolving around Halloween, I happened to find this recipe for a really fun Halloween Pumpkin Cake. Enjoy!!!

Halloween Pumpkin Cake

Makes 20 to 24 servings

2 packages (18.25 ounces each) devil's food cake mix,batter prepared according to package directions 1/2 teaspoon red food color 1/2 teaspoon yellow food color 2 containers (16 ounces each) white frosting One three-inch round sugar cookie 1 chocolate candy bar (like Babe Ruth or $100,000 Bar)

Bake the cake batter in two bundt pans, according to the package directions. Let cool slightly,then remove from the pans and let cool completely on a wire rack. While the cakes are cooling, in a medium-sized bowl, combine the red and yellow food color with the white frosting, mixing until the frosting turns bright orange. Place one of the cooled cakes flat-side up on a serving platter and frost the top. Place the second cake right-side up on top of the first cake, lining up the edges.  Place the cookie in the center of the cake to cover the hole and frost the cookie and the cake lightly with the orange frosting. (The ridges in the cake should still be visible.) Place the candy bar on top of the cake, like a stem. Serve or cover loosely until ready to serve.

NOTE: Use assorted goodies like gum drops, candy corn, cookies, raisins, miniature marshmallows or chocolate chips to decorate your pumpkin to look like your favorite jack-o-lantern.

I hope you all have a SAFE and happy Halloween!

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