30 Best Halloween Cakes That Are Hauntingly Delicious
Beware: scary good ideas ahead!
Every costume party needs a centerpiece—whether it's a big cauldron full of Halloween candy, a Halloween charcuterie board, or one of these show-stopping Halloween cakes! And when it comes to the latter, there are plenty of delightfully fun and frightful baking recipes! Whether you're looking for something spooky, like the spiderweb cheesecake or forbidden forest cake, or you prefer something that's more cute than creepy, like the Halloween candy cake, this list has it all! There are even some fall cake recipes that simply rely on the flavors of the season. Think: pumpkin cake, salted caramel apple cake, and a candy corn cake that starts with a box of cake mix! No matter which direction you choose, these Halloween cake recipes are perfect for your spooky dessert!
Here, you'll find so many creative ways to decorate cakes using Halloween sprinkles, frostings, and even skeleton "bones" made out of meringue. Still, don't let the spine-chilling designs scare you off—these cakes are surprisingly easy and fun to make. Decorating them can even double as a Halloween activity to do with the kids! Pick from sheet cakes, pumpkin recipes, trifles, and more! Not only do these show-stopping cakes double as spooky table centerpieces, but they're also the best way to finish off any Halloween dinner. And if you still need more Halloween sweets, try our list of Halloween cupcakes—they're truly spook-tacular!
Chocolate Guinness Cake
A hearty dark beer isn't just for Oktoberfest—it also adds a nice hoppy flavor to this simple chocolate cake. To make it Halloween-ready, top the frosting with orange and black sprinkles.
Get the Chocolate Guinness Cake recipe.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Caramel apples are a must have come Halloween, but if you're looking for something just as sweet that can feed a crowd, try this caramel apple cheesecake instead!
Get the Caramel Apple Cheesecake recipe.
Pumpkin Patch Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Layers of chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter frosting make this cake simply to die for! Even the cute, edible pumpkins on top will be a hit!
Get the Pumpkin Patch Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Hocus Pocus Spell Book Sheet Cake
Make a crowd-pleasing cake in honor of the movie Hocus Pocus! It's a spellbinding treat that both kids and adults will love.
Get the Hocus Pocus Spell Book Sheet Cake recipe at Brite and Bubbly.
Pumpkin Trifle
It's all about pumpkin in this show-stopping trifle! The pumpkin and cream cheese filling is decadently layered between pieces of spiced cake, gingersnap cookies, and whipped cream.
Get the Pumpkin Trifle recipe.
Leftover Halloween Candy Chocolate Cake
No matter how hard we try, there always seems to be leftover Halloween candy and you don't want it to go to waste! Use the chocolate pieces to decorate this simple chocolate cake.
Get the Leftover Halloween Candy Chocolate Cake recipe at Salty Canary.
Pumpkin Spice Cake
This twist on a simple pumpkin spice cake is topped with a luscious caramel sauce that you'll want to drizzle over everything! It's perfect for serving with your favorite pumpkin spice latte!
Get the Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe.
Chocolate Wacky Cake
A cake that's made in one pan? Yes, please! Keep things simple with this rich and fudgy chocolate cake.
Get the Chocolate Wacky Cake recipe.
Forbidden Forest Cake
Talk about a creepy cake! The chocolate frosting is drizzled with caramel and covered in a web of melted marshmallow.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
This simple pumpkin sheet cake can feed a crowd of ghosts and goblins so it's perfect for your Halloween party. Give it some extra decoration by topping the frosting with black and orange sprinkles.
Get Ree's Pumpkin Sheet Cake recipe.
Spider Web Cheesecake
With a rich mocha fudge filling and a chocolate crumb crust, this cheesecake is decadent through and through. Give it a Halloween spin with a creative method for making spider webs.
Get the Spider Web Cheesecake recipe at Sugar Free Sprinkles.
Orange-Cream Cake with Chocolate Ganache
This towering layer cake doesn't just look orange, it tastes like oranges, too! The orange and cream-flavored cake layers were inspired by a childhood classic: the frozen popsicle.
Get the Orange-Cream Cake with Chocolate Ganache recipe at Foxes Love Lemons.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
This classic pumpkin cheesecake is delicious on its own for any fall party, but top it with caramel sauce, candied nuts, and whipped cream and it transforms into a sweet Halloween dessert.
Get the Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe.
Salted Caramel Apple Cake
This spiced apple cake is great for any fall occasion. But once you add the creepy looking twigs to the caramel apples, it has a spook factor that's perfect for Halloween.
Get the Salted Caramel Apple Cake recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Death by Chocolate Cake
Chocolate lovers will kill for this show-stopping cake. It has three layers of dark chocolate cake covered by an ultra-rich dark chocolate buttercream and cake crumbles.
Get the Death by Chocolate Cake recipe at Also The Crumbs Please.
Meringue Bone Cake
Don't be too scared! Those bones are made from deliciously light and airy meringue.
Witch Cauldron Mug Cake
These creepy little cakes are made in ceramic cauldrons, but you could also use black mugs to get the look.
Spiderweb Cake
This stunning Halloween cake is layered with orange flavored buttercream, but it doesn’t stop there! The spider web piping makes it extra spooky.
Monster Eye Cake
Bakers at all levels can enjoy this silly googly-eyed cake. It’s made with large and mini chocolate sandwich cookies, frosting and Junior Mints.
Halloween Candy Cake
This might just be the easiest cake you make all season! Take a bunch of extra Halloween candy and use it as decoration right on top. Now that's one sweet treat.
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