33 Best Halloween Cakes Perfect for a Sweet and Spooky Party
These bite size treats are scary good
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The best part of any Halloween party is undeniably the spook-tacular Halloween desserts. And nothing says "party time!" like a decadent Halloween cake. To get you in the Halloween spirit we've rounded up our favorite Halloween cake recipes that all the ghouls and goblins in your life are sure to enjoy.
These delicious Halloween cakes topped with spooky decorations and filled with delicious seasonal ingredients are an easy way to elevate any Halloween party. And if you're worried that your cake-decorating skills aren't up to snuff, don't be! Many of these Halloween cakes are decorated using easy store-bought toppers or simple designs anyone can master. Some of these devilishly delicious recipes are designed to shine even without spooky designs (peanut butter molten chocolate cake, anyone?).
And if you're looking for more additions to round out the dessert spread, we have plenty of sweet ideas. From Halloween cupcakes and pumpkin cakes to seasonal fall desserts and more, it will be the sweetest Halloween yet! Whether you make a large show-stopping cake or bake bite-size treats, you can't go wrong with these Halloween cakes on a night filled with sugar, sugar and more sugar!
Peanut Butter Molten Chocolate Cakes
These decadent treats made with peanut butter and chocolate are like the cake version of your favorite candy. Plus, they can be made in the air fryer if you're short on time.
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
This elegant cake gets its unique flavor from freshly grated ginger and a bit of black pepper. It's perfectly seasonal as-is, but if you want to add a Halloween flair to it, consider adding some spooky cake toppers.
Get the Gingerbread Bundt Cake recipe.
Black Chocolate Cake
Dark black cocoa and vibrant green icing give this rich cake its festive Halloween flair.
Get the Black Chocolate Cake recipe.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Bat Cake
Give this layered chocolate cake an instant Halloween upgrade with centerpiece-worthy ribbon bats.
Get the Chocolate Pumpkin Cake recipe.
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Halloween Cake Pops
Cake crumbs mixed with buttercream frosting and dunked in melted chocolate is an easy Halloween treat with zero tricks. Promise!
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Pumpkin and Devil's Food Layer Cake
Garnish this spiced chocolate cake with sugar ghosts and a dripping layer of rich chocolate for the most decadent dessert.
Spider Web Cake
If you dare … try this spooky sweet with a crushed Oreo cookie frosting.
Get the Spider Web Cake recipe.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
Looking for a perfect night-before dessert to keep those ghouls and goblins satisfied? Whip up this no-bake cheesecake for a chocolatey treat without any of the fuss.
Get the Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake recipe.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
For those of you who can't decide between chocolate or pumpkin spice, meet the hybrid Halloween cake of your dreams.
Get the Chocolate Pumpkin Cake recipe.
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Frankenstein Cake
Make these monstrous cinnamon swirl cakes come to life with food coloring in the vanilla cream cheese frosting and creepy candy decorations.
Get the Frankenstein Cake recipe.
Pumpkin Patch Cakes
Snack on these sweet, miniature cakes while you wait for It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown to start playing on TV.
Get the Pumpkin Patch Cakes recipe.
Chocolate Haunted Forest Cake
In an ideal world, all crawly critters would actually be made of candy. That's what makes this chocolate cake a perfect Halloween treat.
Get the Chocolate Haunted Forest Cake recipe.
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Pumpkin Spice Cake
This cream cheese-filled, fluffy meringue-topped cake may not be spooky, but it's a stunning (and delicious!) way to celebrate Halloween season.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe.
Flourless Fudge Cake
Need something gluten free for your ghoulish gathering? Decorate this deliciously dark cake with white icing in your favorite spooky shapes.
Get the Flourless Fudge Cake recipe.
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Cookie Cheesecake Bites
These delicious cake bites are devilishly easy — they can be refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance of Halloween night.
Get the Cookie Cheesecake Bites recipe.
Pumpkin Roll
Spiced pumpkin cake stuffed with cream cheese frosting is better than any bucket of candy.
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Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting
Gooey chocolate, creamy pumpkin frosting and crunchy pecans make this a more sophisticated sweet for your Halloween soirée.
Get the Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting recipe.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Use chocolate graham crackers in the crust to give this creamy dessert the colors of Halloween.
Get the Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe.
RELATED: 22 Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes to Make This Fall
Graveyard Cake
The espresso-tinged batter and bittersweet chocolate frosting will bury those chocolate cravings for good.
Get the Graveyard Cake recipe.
Double Chocolate Bundt
Strong-brewed coffee in the batter and the frosting really amps up the cocoa flavor — and it'll keep the adults awake for a long night of trick-or-treating.
Get the Double Chocolate Bundt recipe.
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