10 Creative and Spooky Halloween Cakes

Stephanie Manley
·2 min read

Halloween is almost here. That means we can have fun and experiment with creepy cakes and other themed desserts. From mini pumpkin cakes fit for a crowd, a candy-stuffed rice crispy cake that will help you use up some of that Halloween candy, to even a kitty litter cake (yes, you read that correctly!), we think your Halloween festivities could use a tasty and spooky-themed showstopper of a cake. But also, do you need a reason to eat cake? Here now is a roundup of 10 cakes that elevate what it means to be scary, creative, and so delicious.

Best Halloween Cakes

<p>Rice Krispies Treats on a regular day are delicious? On Halloween, you can mix in your trick or treat candy and it suddenly becomes even better. Almost as if the spooky spirits of Halloween cast a delicious curse on them!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://joyfoodsunshine.com/rice-crispy-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Candy-Stuffed Rice Crispy Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Candy-Stuffed Rice Crispy Cake</a></p>
<p>Make your next Halloween party spooktacular with this Spooky Spider Cake! Thanks to storebought baking staples like boxed cake mix and canned frosting, it couldn't be easier to make. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://whoneedsacape.com/2016/10/spooky-spider-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Spooky Spider Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Spooky Spider Cake</a></p>
<p>This black velvet cookies ’n cream cheesecake cake is packed with chocolate and full of Halloween spirit–perfect for any and all parties this time of year.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://itsybitsykitchen.com/black-velvet-cookies-n-cream-cheesecake-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Black Velvet Cookies ’n Cream Cheesecake Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Black Velvet Cookies ’n Cream Cheesecake Cake</a></p>
<p>This terrifyingly cute bundt cake will be the hit of your Halloween party! Start with a box cake mix and end with a terrifyingly delicious dessert!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.mamalovesfood.com/monster-bundt-cake-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Monster Bundt Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Monster Bundt Cake</a></p>
<p>Sweet-salty tooths will be delighted by this extremely snackable cake made of popcorn, peanut butter, and Reese's Pieces candy pieces.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong> <a href="https://www.glitteronadime.com/2018/09/24/peanut-butter-popcorn-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peanut Butter Popcorn Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peanut Butter Popcorn Cake</a></p>
<p>Orange Fanta adds a fizzy citrus taste to the cake, a mix of red and yellow food coloring adds that quintessential orange color associated with Halloween. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://cmongetcrafty.com/recipe/orange-fanta-halloween-cake-halloween-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Orange Fanta Halloween Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Orange Fanta Halloween Cake</a></p>
<p>It's hard to one part of this cake that we love, but we have a particular fondness for the candy decorations on top. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.thebakingfairy.net/2016/10/halloween-cookies-cream-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Halloween Cookies & Cream Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Halloween Cookies & Cream Cake</a></p>
<p>This Halloween cake is a spooky sight to behold and a spectacular treat to eat. It has alternating between layers of spiced pumpkin cake and moist chocolate cake, filled with silky vanilla buttercream, and topped with a drippy dark chocolate glaze. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://bakingamoment.com/pumpkin-chocolate-halloween-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake</a></p>
<p>We promised you a kitty litter cake, and here it is. You can bet it's a tasty treat! It’s made with crumbled cakes and cookies mixed with pudding. Tootsie rolls are used as the decorative "kitty litter."</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://copykat.com/2009/02/04/kitty-litter-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kitty Litter Cake;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Kitty Litter Cake</a></p>
<p>Pumpkin cakes made in a mini bundt pans for easy sharing are must-have treats for Halloween. </p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://bitzngiggles.com/mini-pumpkin-cakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mini Pumpkin Cakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mini Pumpkin Cakes</a></p>

Pumpkin cakes made in a mini bundt pans for easy sharing are must-have treats for Halloween.

Get the recipe: Mini Pumpkin Cakes

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