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If you thought Halloween candy had the dessert game covered, there's something even sweeter to consider. These Halloween cakes will easily steal the spotlight at any spooky gathering. With delicious fall flavors and festive decorations, each cake on this list is perfect for impressing every ghost and goblin at your Halloween party.
Here, you'll find so many creative ways to decorate cakes using piped spiderwebs, googly eyes, and even skeleton bones made out of candy. Still, don't let the spine-chilling designs scare you off—these cakes are surprisingly easy and fun to make. Decorating them with Halloween sprinkles can even double as an activity to do with the kids. There are over-the-top cakes loaded with leftover Halloween candy and simple cakes that celebrate apple season.
Pick from sheet cakes, pumpkin recipes, trifles, and more! There's even some cheesecake recipes for an extra decadent treat. No matter which direction you choose, these Halloween cake recipes are perfect for dessert after a long night of trick-or-treating. And if you still need more Halloween sweets for your party or potluck, try our list of Halloween cupcakes and cookies—they're truly just as spook-tacular!
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Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
C. W. Newell
This spiced apple cake is great for any fall occasion. But once you add the flavor of caramel to evoke the classic Halloween treat, it makes it perfect for the holiday.
It's actually quite easy to make this impressive spiderweb decoration. It's just melted marshmallow that you stretch over the cake. Want to get extra creepy? Add candy spiders on top!
Using a can of pumpkin puree makes this impressive cake even easier. It has tons of fall flavor, topped off with cream cheese frosting that's to die for!
If your idea of Halloween is a trip to a pumpkin patch followed by a doughnut, then you'll love this cake inspired by the treat! It even has that cinnamon-sugar crust that you know and love.
Your friends and family are sure to be hypnotized by the impressive swirl in this classic pumpkin roll cake. Don't worry, it's actually quite easy to assemble!
This dark and moody chocolate cake is topped with a rich chocolate ganache and peanut butter drizzle to make it even more sinful. Luckily, the cake can be made ahead so you can enjoy a slice after trick-or-treating!
Up your cake game by making this show-stopping trifle! The pumpkin and cream cheese filling is decadently layered between pieces of spiced cake, gingersnap cookies, and whipped cream.
If you're all about the chocolate candy come Halloween, then you'll definitely want a slice of this! Moist, decadent cake is topped with a thick ganache. Add seasonal sprinkles for good measure.
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 twist on cheesecake instead!
This update to 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.
Who says Halloween sweets have to wait until after dark? Start your spooky day bright and early with this pumpkin coffee cake. It's just festive enough to feel special on Halloween morning, but easy enough that you won't scare yourself out of the kitchen.
Chocolate and peanut butter are an iconic pair any day of the year, but Halloween gives you full permission to indulge in something extra rich. Whip this cheesecake up and watch it vanish like magic.
This chocolate Guinness cake is dark, decadent, and just a little mysterious. Perfect for grown-up Halloween gatherings where witches hats aren't required, but chocolate definitely is!
Carrots and Halloween? Absolutely, when they come wrapped up in a cake this dreamy. This dessert might not scream "trick-or-treat," but it's so good it deserves its own spot at your Halloween table. It's sneaky good, just like that last piece of candy hidden at the bottom of the bowl.
This chocolatey, coconut-covered beauty is so decadent, it's actually kind of scary. Trust us, your guests won't miss the ghosts or goblins when they're busy swooning over this cake!
Okay, hummingbird cake isn't exactly spooky, but it's so delicious it'll haunt your dreams. Plus, it's filled with delicious and cozy fall flavors. That counts for Halloween, right?
Crumb cake is perfect for midnight snacking after trick-or-treaters go home, or as a sweet treat to balance out all that leftover candy. Either way, it's an excellent supporting character in your Halloween lineup. Bonus points if you toss some candy on top for a festive touch!
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.
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.