Halloween Sheet Cake Decorating Ideas

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33 Best Halloween Cakes That Are Both Sweet and Spooky

They taste scary good. 😱

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It wouldn't be Halloween without the tricks and plenty of treats (and we're not just talking about Halloween candy!). When it comes to serving up something scary-delicious for your fall party this year, look no further than these creepy, crawly Halloween cakes. What could be spookier then a graveyard dirt cake or a forbidden forest cake, after all? Not only do these show-stopping cakes double as table centerpieces, but having cake as your Halloween dessert is a delicious way to finish off any Halloween dinner.

But don't let these spooky Halloween cake decorating ideas scare you off—they're surprisingly easy and fun to make! Whether it's a simple pumpkin sheet cake or a towering layer cake covered in spiderweb frosting, there's a cake on this list that can baked by anyone. In fact, you can even get the kids involved in decorating as part of the fun Halloween activities. They're sure to love the candy-inspired cakes on this list that put candy corn, peanut butter cups, and even gummy candies to good use. And if you're on the hunt for other sweet treats to complete your spread, you need to try these Halloween cupcakes and Halloween cookies for the ultimate sugar rush.

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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 recipe.

SHOP SHEET PANS

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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 recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Forbidden Forest Cake

Just looking at this cake, gives us the chills. It's covered in a marshmallow web, then topped with creepy (and tasty) peanut butter-pretzel spiders.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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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 recipe.

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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 recipe at Foxes Love Lemons.

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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 recipe at Also The Crumbs Please.

SHOP CAKE PANS

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Cake

Cookie cakes are so versatile, they can be made for just about any occasion. This snickerdoodle version is perfect for serving on October 31 and beyond.

Get the recipe at A Classic Twist.

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Witch Cauldron Mug Cake

These creepy little cakes are made in ceramic cauldrons, but you could also use black mugs to get the look.

Get the recipe at Bitz & Giggles.

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Meringue Bone Cake

Don't be too scared! Those bones are made from deliciously light and airy meringue.

Get the recipe at Preppy Kitchen.

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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.

Get the recipe at Liv for Cake.

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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.

Get the recipe at Cookies and Cups.

SHOP HALLOWEEN CANDY

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Chocolate Sheet Cake

This Drummond family favorite works for just about any occasion. On Halloween, decorate it with chopped nuts and orange sprinkles and watch it disappear.

Get Ree's recipe.

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Halloween Icebox Cake

We love no-bake desserts—all you need to do is assemble, chill, and enjoy! It makes this Halloween cake super easy to throw together before a big bash.

Get the recipe at Lemon Blossoms.

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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.

Get the recipe at The Cake Blog.

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Chocolate Turtle Cake

Chocolate turtles are a chocolate-dipped candy made with caramel and pecans. It's a tasty sweet that's made even better when in bundt cake form.

Get the recipe at Mike Bakes NYC.

SHOP BUNDT PANS

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Monster Mash Cake

If you're looking for something other than orange on Halloween, this green cake with black frosting is the way to go. It even has green, purple, and black monster-theme sprinkles.

Get the recipe at Mildly Meandering.

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Graveyard Dirt Cake

Turn the classic dirt cake into a spooky graveyard by adding cookie tombstones and candy pumpkins. It's as fun to decorate as it is to eat!

Get the recipe at House of Nash Eats.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake

You don't even need to turn on the oven for this easy Halloween cheesecake. It's light, creamy, and filled with peanut butter candies. Yum!

Get the recipe at Sugar and Soul.

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Pumpkin Bundt Cake

When the weather gets cold, we love pumpkin-spiced everything—especially cake! The warm spices and pumpkin flavor are perfect for Halloween.

Get the recipe at Two Peas and Their Pod.

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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 recipe at Sugar Free Sprinkles.

SHOP MEASURING SPOONS

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Skeleton Cake

This spooky cookies and cream cake is sure to make your bones rattle! The skeleton decoration is actually edible—just use white chocolate and Halloween candy molds.

Get the recipe at Sugar and Charm.

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Candy Corn Poke Cake

Boxed cake mix is the secret ingredient in this easy candy-colored cake. It's decorated with whipped cream and extra candy corn for good measure.

Get the recipe at Simple Joy.

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Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

This mini pumpkin cake leans more towards cute than it does scary thanks to the ghoulishly green buttercream and candy eyes. It's a fun and festive option for your Halloween table.

Get the recipe at The Banana Diaries.

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Giant Mummy Cookie Cake

The criss-cross strips of white cream cheese frosting make this giant cookie look like a Halloween mummy. It's great for snacking on throughout the night.

Get the recipe at An Italian in My Kitchen.

SHOP COOLING RACKS

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Black Velvet Cake

Black cocoa gives this Halloween cake its dark color and unique flavor, but you can always swap in regular cocoa powder instead. Either way, this cake will be rich and delicious!

Get the recipe at Butternut Bakery.

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Candy Mug Cake

A single serving mug cake is just the treat you need when watching a scary movie. It's also a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy!

Get the recipe at Kirbie Cravings.

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Halloween Layer Cake

Each of the four layers in this cake is a different color, but you'd never know until you cut it open. It's a fun surprise for everyone!

Get the recipe at Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.

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Ghost Cake

These little ghost meringues are more cute than scary—and they're so fun to make! Use them on top of a chocolate cake for a fun Halloween treat.

Get the recipe at Season of Baking.

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Melting Witch Cake

Transform a classic chocolate cake into a wickedly fun Halloween dessert. Use green food coloring to color the whipped topping, then finish it off with a cookie hat.

Get the recipe at Big Bears Wife.

SHOP MIXING BOWLS

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Pumpkin Cake Roll with Mascarpone Whipped Cream

This show-stopping take on the classic cake roll is easier than it looks. The black and orange stripes are made by coloring some of the batter and piping it into the baking pan before the cake is baked.

Get the recipe at Love and Olive Oil.

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