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    TaraTeaspoon » Holidays + Celebrations » Halloween

    25 Halloween Cakes and Cupcakes

    Published: Oct 29, 2020 · Updated: Oct 6, 2022 by Tara T. · This page contains affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

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    My go-to baking of choice for this spooky holiday are easy Halloween cakes and cupcake ideas. Use a mix, or make homemade, grab some fun candy and you'll have a treat that's not only fun to make but festive for your goblin crowd.

    Halloween is one of my favorite food holidays of the year. Mostly I just love treats, and I feel like you can go all out for Halloween!

    If you didn't already know, I love baking, cake decorating, and all things sweet. It should be no surprise that I'm sharing a curated list of the cutest and most delicious Halloween cakes and cupcakes.

    The best part...frosting is involved. I love frosting!

    You can make so many fun and delicious treats. Here are a few cake and cupcake ideas to serve your family at your Halloween gathering.

    Halloween Cupcake Ideas

    Are you Casper the friendly ghost, or a cranky old haunt? Well, either way, get your inner wizard ready–there's no excuse to make boring treats. Try one of these spooky cute and delicious cupcake ideas!

    Cupcakes are the perfect party treat. Everyone gets their own little cake and you don't need to deal with plates, forks, and cutting even cake slices. No more fighting about which cake slices are bigger!

    Close up image of a Black Cat Cupcake for Halloween
    Black Cat Cupcakes
    Black Cat Cupcakes are chocolatey from bottom to top. They are festive and easy to decorate; you can never go wrong with a cute black cat!
    Recipe
    Floating Ghost Cupcakes
    Halloween Ghost Cupcakes have cute fondant ghost toppers. They are an easy decoration for any cupcake. These floating ghosts are the perfect edible craft using all store-bought ingredients.
    Recipe
    Floating ghost cupcakes on orange and black polka dot napkin
    Pumpkin Marshmallow Cupcakes displayed on plate
    Pumpkin Marshmallows on Cupcakes
    Pumpkin Marshmallows on Cupcakes are fluffy, sweet, Halloween treats. Mini marshmallow pumpkins make these little cakes unique. 
    Recipe
    bleeding black cupcake sliced into
    Bleeding Black Cupcakes
    These Bleeding Black Cupcakes are so much fun to make & eat and make perfect halloween cupcakes! They're just scary enough to spook your party guests!
    Recipe
    Mummy Cupcakes
    These Vegan Mummy Cupcakes will be a hit at your spooky Halloween bash. The mummy wrapping is made from delicious vegan buttercream that is a treat to look at and eat!
    Recipe
    mummy cupcakes
    peanut butter spider cupcakes
    Halloween Peanut Butter Cupcakes
    Super delectable peanut butter chocolate cupcakes, frosted with peanut butter frosting and decorated with chocolate spiderwebs and adorably creepy little spiders!
    Recipe
    silly zombie cupcakes
    Silly Zombie Cupcakes
    How cute are these super cute zombie cupcakes? These are perfect for Halloween or a zombie-themed Halloween get together!
    Recipe
    Halloween Jack O'Lantern Bucket Cupcakes
    These little jack o’lantern buckets are filled with chocolate cupcakes and topped with candy. Childhood dreams really do come true…
    Recipe
    jack o'lantern bucket cupcakes
    rip cupcakes
    RIP Halloween Cupcakes
    These headstone adorned cupcakes are the perfect way to make your own spooky graveyard. They will definitely be the life (or death!) of the party.
    Recipe
    michael meyers cupcakes
    Michael Meyer's Pumpkin Cupcakes
    These super cute zombie cupcake are perfect for Halloween or a zombie-themed party!
    Recipe
    Black Magic Cupcakes with Mystical Sprinkles
    One simple ingredient will take delectable dark chocolate cupcakes and turn them into Black Magic Cupcakes, darkly mystical treats that'll mesmerize on every Halloween night.
    Recipe
    black magic cupcakes

    Cute and Spooky Halloween Cakes

    Who doesn't love a Halloween cake? Any of these recipes will explain how to make a super cool Halloween cake if you're not quite sure where to start.

    Making a fun, and delicious cake isn't hard. Make one of these and you'll be the coolest ghoul at the party.

    Kit Kat Cake Halloween missing a slice
    The Real Kit Kat Cake
    A real Kit Kat bar cake that mimics the candy. A perfect way to celebrate a sweet tooth or use that extra Halloween candy!
    Recipe
    Broken Bones Graveyard Cake
    Spooky meringue bones top red velvet cake.
    Recipe
    Broken Bones Graveyard Cake feature recipe image
    chocolate ganache cake with eyeball candy on top
    Eerie Eyeball Cake
    It's easy to make giant candy eyeballs to decorate this ganache covered cake. Make an eerie eyball cake this Halloween.
    Recipe
    chocolate chocolate chip cookie cake with candy corns
    Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
    This Halloween Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is so yummy and will fit perfectly with your Halloween decor; the color palette screams Halloween!
    Recipe
    molten lava cake
    Molten Lava Cakes with Salted Caramel
    Perfectly gooey and rich Paleo molten lava cakes filled with a vegan salted caramel sauce... a vegan's dessert dream!
    Recipe
    candy corn sheet cake slice
    Candy Corn Poke Cake
    This recipe is a great way to use up all the extra candy corn that you have laying around!
    Recipe
    trick or treat bag cake iced like a ghost
    Halloween Trick Or Treat Bag Ghost Cake
    How cute is this cake? It does not get more simple and fun than this easy DIY. This Trick or Treat Ghost is the cutest Halloween cake hack for all of your celebrations this year.
    Recipe
    vegan pumpkin cheesecake
    Best-Ever Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake? Count me in! This recipe creates the most delicious vegan cheesecake you'll think it's the real thing!
    Recipe
    Halloween icebox cake
    Halloween Icebox Cake
    How can anyone say no to Oreo cake? This icebox cake is the perfect no-bake dessert for Halloween. Just assemble, chill and enjoy!
    Recipe
    black forest cake
    Black Forest Cake
    Loaded with dark cherries and rich chocolate, this cake is chocolaty, perfectly moist, and totally delicious. It’s sure to impress even the biggest chocoholic in your life!
    Recipe
    eyeball no bake cheesecake
    Halloween No-Bake Cheesecake
    Halloween No-Bake Cheesecake is a delicious dessert with layers of cheesecake, pumpkin caramel and cream soda jello all nestled in an Oreo crust. You don't even need to turn on your oven for this one!
    Recipe
    dia de los muertos cake
    Dia De Los Muertos Cake
    This Dia De Los Muertos Cake is so festive and fun! Brighten up your Halloween party with this beautiful and colorful cake.
    Recipe

    Halloween Cake Pops

    Cake pops are so much fun to serve at parties. No forks needed!

    Cake pops are perfect for when you want a little bite of cake but don't want a whole cupcake or slice of cake. Plus, they're so easy to serve and so easy to eat. Try one of these recipes for your Halloween festivities.

    ghost cake pops for Halloween
    Halloween Cake Pops | The Anthony Kitchen
    How cute are these?! Three spooky and fun decorating ideas, plus all the tips and tricks you need for foolproof cake pops!
    Recipe
    Mummy cake pops that look like popsicles
    Mummy Cakesicles
    These spooky Halloween cake pops will add a festive and delicious touch to your party. Perfect for the whole family!
    Recipe
    Tara in kitchen making salad

    Tara Teaspoon

    I’ve been in food publishing for over 25 years, creating recipes & food-styling for magazines, books, television, food brands, & advertising. With two cookbooks under my belt and thousands of my recipes at your fingertips, I hope you'll be inspired to spend more time in the kitchen!

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    1. Julie says

      October 30, 2020 at 10:58 am

      What a great selection of Halloween treats to choose from. Thank you for a great post. Can't wait to try a few this year.

      Reply
    2. Britney says

      October 30, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      All the fun treats are one of the best parts of Halloween! And all of these are so creative! Thanks for collecting them all!

      Reply
    3. Megan Palmer says

      December 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks for compiling all of these!

      Reply
    4. Mia says

      January 01, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      Well, you have done all the work for me! What a great compilation of Halloween treats. Thank you!

      Reply

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