Are you hungry? It’s time to feed you! Recipe creator extraordinaire Becky Parr created this Carnival Cake, inspired by my novel A COLD NIGHT FOR ALLIGATORS! It’s set in an abandoned theme park, so the ingredients reflect all the flavors of carnival goodies. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

Cake

1 box french vanilla cake mix (I like Duncan Hines)

1 5.25 oz package instant vanilla pudding

1 cup sour cream

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs beaten

1/2 cup warm water

Caramel Buttercream Frosting

2 cups brown sugar, packed

1 cup unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 cup vanilla almond milk

Pinch of salt

5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2-3 Tbsp heavy cream

Topping

2 cups chopped peanuts

1 bag of caramel corn

1 cup of chocolate chips, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. Cake: Preheat oven to 350. Butter two 9” cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Beat all 6 ingredients together until well blended. Divide the batter evenly into the two cake pans. Bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes completely.
2. Frosting: Combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a heavy saucepan and cook and stir semi-frequently over low heat. Once butter is completely melted, stir constantly for 1 minute. Set to medium heat and cook without stirring for 3-6 minutes, or until bubbles form across the entire caramel surface and the caramel turns a rich amber color. Pour caramel into a heatproof large glass bowl and let cool. Once cool, add powdered sugar and beat until it comes together. I added a bit more almond milk plus heavy cream to get the right silky frosting texture.
3. Assembly: Place one layer of cake on a plate and cover with caramel frosting. Sprinkle the frosted top with chopped peanuts. Add the top layer of cake. Frost the top and sides with the caramel frosting. Cover the sides of the cake with chopped peanuts. Cover the top with caramel corn. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel corn.
4. Best enjoyed while reading A COLD NIGHT FOR ALLIGATORS!

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In this episode, jack-of-all-horror-trades Charles F. Rosenay!!!, also known as Cryptmaster Chucky, joins me to talk about everything from paranormal investigations to celebrities' favorite horror to Vampire Vacations in Transylvania.

Dracula Tour (Vampire Vacations): www.dractours.com

Books: www.bookoftop10horrorlists.com ; www.paranormalconnecticut.com

ParaConn: www.paraconn.org

IG: https://www.instagram.com/charlesrosenay/

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In this episode, I’m joined by special guest Monique Asher, who is a trauma therapist by day and a horror novelist by night. Her debut novel, DON’T EAT THE PIE, will be released on September 24, 2024. Check out our discussion about everything from dealing with traumatic experiences to horror as catharsis to crafting realistic characters!

DON’T EAT THE PIE: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dont-Eat-the-Pie/Monique-Asher/9781998076178

Monique’s website: https://www.moniqueasher.com

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How would you feel if the Grim Reaper showed up at your funeral? Would you feel comforted to have a transporter for your soul? Would you be scared?

If this interests you, then you just might want to plan your very own Fantasy Funeral.

In this episode, special guest Jolene Blackbourn, an estate planning attorney and founder of Fantasy Funerals, discusses all things death--from the second you start planning to the moment the Grim Reaper carries you to the other side!

Fantasy Funerals: https://www.fantasyfunerals.net

Jolene Blackbourn Estate Planning: https://www.joleneblackbourn.com

Instagram: @‌fantasy.funerals and @‌joleneestates

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Using sound to thrill and scare people is a true art form. In this episode, acclaimed sound designer Jeff Schmidt discusses how sound can elevate and liberate writing, the importance of chasing our creative passions, and his newest project, the audio horror anthology Ominous Thrill.

Jeff Schmidt is the acclaimed sound designer behind the incredible true crime podcast Dr. Death and the award-winning audio fiction thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock. His newest project is an audio fiction anthology called Ominous Thrill, which is inspired by horror anthologies like Black Mirror and del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. Ominous Thrill employs full-cast dramatizations and Dolby Atmos 3D spatial audio to bring these devious audio delights to life.

Ominous Thrill: https://ominousthrill.com

Jeff Schmidt: https://www.jeff-schmidt.com

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Did you know that Savannah is the Most Haunted City in America? For good reason, too! In this episode, I’m joined by Brett and Crystal of the Scary Savannah and Beyond Podcast to talk about some of the haunted history and terrifying experiences unique to Savannah!

Connect with Brett and Crystal: https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9L1S7eyJBRMZHpkSP1vJCQ

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Let’s face it--most of us don’t know that much about alligators, and what we think we know (run in a zigzag because alligators are aggressive) is a myth. In this episode, we’re going to do some myth-busting with expert naturalist Shannon Matzke. Trust me, you won’t want to miss this!

Fun links:

https://news.ncsu.edu/2022/10/alligators-exposed-to-pfas-show-autoimmune-effects/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CAlligators%20rarely%20suffer%20from%20infections,immune%20systems%20of%20the%20alligators.%E2%80%9D

https://crappytaxidermy.com

https://historyofyesterday.com/how-a-preserved-shark-went-from-murder-suspect-to-viral-sensation/

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It’s hard to love a novel if you can’t engage with the characters. Even though they’re fictional, the characters in a book still have personalities, psychologies, motivations, and needs that are worth unpacking. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Camille Holiner discusses trauma-bonding, self-esteem, personal growth, and family dynamics as they relate to the characters in A Cold Night for Alligators!

Order your copy of my debut horror-thriller novel, A Cold Night for Alligators: https://viggyhampton.com/book/

Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Keep up with Horror Humor Hunger:
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