Halloween is a time for spooky decorations, thrilling costumes, and, of course, delicious treats. One of the most popular Halloween desserts is a festive and flavorful Halloween cake. This recipe is guaranteed to impress guests of all ages and will be the perfect addition to any Halloween party spread. The best part? It's simple and easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time having fun.
Get ready to impress your guests this Halloween with these delicious and adorable Halloween cake balls! These bite-sized treats are perfect for Halloween parties or just as a sweet snack during the spooky season. They're also a great activity to do with kids, as they can help decorate the cake balls with their favorite Halloween characters and designs.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar
This pumpkin chocolate Halloween cake is the perfect combination of rich chocolate and warm pumpkin flavors. Made with real pumpkin puree and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some veggies for those picky eaters!
Looking for a classic Halloween treat? Look no further than this simple Halloween cake. Decorated with orange and black frosting and topped with spooky sprinkles, this cake is a must-have for any Halloween party. You can even add some plastic spiders or other creepy-crawlies to really up the scare factor.
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Gory Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Unsweetened Cocoa
For those who love a good scare, this gory Halloween cake is the perfect choice. With a bright red "blood" filling and spooky decorations, this cake will definitely leave your guests feeling a little squeamish. But don't worry, it's all just delicious chocolate and raspberry flavors!
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Halloween Cake 2013
Main Ingredients: Confectioners Sugar, Vegetable Shortening, Almond
Looking for a throwback Halloween treat? This Halloween cake recipe from 2013 has all the classic flavors and decorations that will bring back fond memories of Halloweens past. It's simple and easy to make, allowing you to focus on enjoying the holiday with your loved ones.
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Halloween Cake Pops
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate, Pumpkins, Cake, Food Colouring Gel
Cake pops are always a hit, no matter what the occasion. For Halloween, you can easily turn them into spooky creatures or decorate them with colorful sprinkles and designs. These Halloween cake pops are a fun and easy way to add some festive flair to your dessert table.
Main Ingredients: Butter, Sugar, Flour, Eggs, Salt, Soda, Yellow Food
For a unique Halloween twist, try making this orange Fanta Halloween cake. The orange soda adds a fun pop of color and flavor to the cake, and you can even use it to make matching Halloween cupcakes. It's a fun and unexpected treat that will definitely stand out at any Halloween party.
You can't go wrong with chocolate, especially on Halloween. This chocolate Halloween cake is rich and moist, and can be decorated with a variety of Halloween-themed toppings. Whether you go for a classic chocolate frosting or get creative with some spooky designs, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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The Ultimate Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Baking Powder, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Cocoa
If you can't decide on just one Halloween flavor, why not combine them all? This ultimate Halloween cake features layers of pumpkin, chocolate, and vanilla cake, all topped with a spooky black frosting and decorations. It's a show-stopping centerpiece for any Halloween party.
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Halloween Cake Mix Donuts
Main Ingredients: Cake Mix, Egg, Vegetable Oil, Water, Powdered Sugar
Donuts are always a welcome treat, and these Halloween cake mix donuts are no exception. Made with just a few ingredients, including a boxed cake mix, these donuts are easy to make and can be decorated with your favorite Halloween candy or frosting. They're perfect for a quick Halloween breakfast or snack.
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Melted Witch Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Cocoa Powder
This melted witch Halloween cake is equal parts cute and creepy. The green frosting "melted" over the cake creates a fun and spooky effect, and the witch's legs sticking out of the top add a touch of humor. It's a great option for a Halloween-themed birthday party or just for a fun night in.
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Halloween Cake Pop Spiders
Main Ingredients: Cake Sponge, Coconut Cream, Runny Honey, Liquorice
These Halloween cake pop spiders are the perfect mix of creepy and cute. Made with Oreo cake pops and decorated with candy eyes and licorice legs, these little treats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. They're also a great option for a Halloween bake sale or party favor.
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Spooky Oreo Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: Cake Mix, Buttermilk, Canola Oil, Eggs, Oreo Cookies
Oreo lovers, this one's for you. This spooky Oreo Halloween cake features layers of chocolate cake, Oreo buttercream, and crushed Oreos on top. It's an indulgent and delicious treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Plus, the orange and black colors make it perfect for Halloween.
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Halloween Cake Popsicles (Cakesicles)
Main Ingredients: Cake Mix, Cake, Frosting, Chocolate Wafers
Cakesicles are the newest trend in cake pops, and they're perfect for Halloween. These Halloween cakesicles are shaped like popsicles and decorated with Halloween-themed designs and sprinkles. They're a fun and unique take on traditional cake pops and are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party.
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Red Velvet Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: Cake Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder
Red velvet cake is a classic dessert that can easily be transformed for Halloween. This red velvet Halloween cake is decorated with a spooky graveyard scene, complete with tombstones and ghosts. It's a fun and creative option for those looking to step up their Halloween baking game.
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BLACK CROW HALLOWEEN CAKE
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder
If you're looking for a more elegant Halloween dessert, this black crow Halloween cake is the perfect choice. The black fondant and gold accents give it a sophisticated and spooky look, and the chocolate cake and raspberry filling make it equally delicious. It's a great way to add some dark glamour to your Halloween celebrations.
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Halloween Cake Batter Fudge
Main Ingredients: Cake Mix, Powdered Sugar, Butter, Sweetened Condensed
If you love fudge, you'll love this Halloween cake batter fudge. Made with just a few ingredients, including cake mix, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles, this fudge is a fun and easy treat to make for Halloween. You can even package it up in cute Halloween-themed bags to give as gifts.
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Halloween Cake Batter Oreo Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Vanilla Cake Mix, Baking Soda, Salt
These Halloween cake batter Oreo cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat. They're made with cake mix, Oreos, and white chocolate chips, resulting in a soft and chewy cookie that's full of flavor. Plus, they're decorated with festive Halloween sprinkles, making them the perfect addition to any Halloween dessert table.
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Death-By-Chocolate Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder, Baking
Chocolate lovers, this one's for you. This death-by-chocolate Halloween cake is rich, indulgent, and perfect for Halloween. With layers of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, and chocolate frosting, it's sure to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. Decorate it with spooky Halloween designs to add some extra fun to the dessert.
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Orange You Scared? Halloween Cake
Main Ingredients: Yellow Cake Mix, Orange Soda, Vegetable Oil, Eggs
This "orange you scared?" Halloween cake is a fun and playful option for Halloween. The bright orange frosting and cute little ghosts on top make it a hit with kids, while the chocolate cake and chocolate ganache filling make it equally delicious for adults. It's a great cake for a Halloween-themed birthday party or just for a fun night in.
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Orange food coloring
Black food coloring
For the frosting:
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Purple food coloring
Green food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Divide the batter into two equal parts in separate bowls.
Add orange food coloring to one bowl and black food coloring to the other, until desired color is achieved.
Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the orange and black batter into the prepared cake pan, alternating colors.
Once all the batter is in the pan, use a knife to swirl the colors together, creating a marbled effect.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar.
Add in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Divide the frosting into three separate bowls and add purple, green, and black food coloring to each one, creating different shades of frosting.
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake, creating a spooky Halloween design.
For an extra touch, decorate the top of the cake with Halloween-themed sprinkles.
Slice and serve your delicious Halloween cake to your guests and watch as they are amazed by your baking skills!
With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, this Halloween cake is sure to be a hit at your next Halloween gathering. So why wait? Give this recipe a try and make your Halloween celebration even more spook-tacular!