Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
In a stand mixer, mix together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add the eggs, vanilla, milk, and oil and combine.
Add the boiling water and put the mixer on low until everything is combined.
Scrape the bottom of the bowl with a spatula and mix everything together. The batter will look thin and this is normal.
Pour the batter into the greased baking dish. Bake for about 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. The cake needs to be complete cooled before mixing with the frosting.
Chocolate Ganache
Put the chocolate into a medium size bowl.
Warm up the heavy cream to almost a boil.
Pour the heavy cream onto the chocolate. DO NOT STIR. Cover with plastic wrap for about 5 minutes.
Uncover the plastic and gently stir with a wooden spoon until it becomes smooth
Pumpkins
Heat up the orange candy melt and shortening for 15 minutes increments. Repeat 2 times and stir in between the heating.
Dip the strawberries and put it on a parchment paper.
Leave for 10 minute until it’s dry.
Assembly
After the cake is cooled, pour the ganache on the cake and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the crushed chocolate cookie on top of the ganache.