Holidays & Occasions Halloween 18 Halloween Cake Ideas That Are Frightfully Delicious By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 17, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Micah A. Leal Planning a Halloween party this year? While outlandish outfits, carved pumpkins, and boatloads of candy are sure set a spooky scene, you may need more than Snickers, Kit-Kats, and Reese's Pieces to round out your Halloween buffet. Keep the sugar rush going with a slice of Halloween cake that's as scary as it is creative. We have a variety of Halloween cake ideas that will satisfy any sweet tooth and are perfect for on-the-run trick-or-treaters or stay-at-home door greeters. Ditch the candy and pass out these spooktacular Halloween Cake Pops or Mummy Cupcakes. From creepy designs and handcrafted adornments to interesting frosting techniques and sweet surprises, let your imagination and kookiness run wild with Halloween desserts that will guarantee a sweet ending to fright night. 01 of 18 Snickers Cake Alison Miksch Recipe: Snickers Cake If a Snickers bar is the first treat you unwrap on Halloween, you'll love the candy bar even more in cake form. We sandwiched layers of devil's food cake filled with chopped Snickers bars between an incredibly rich frosting made with caramel candies, chopped peanuts, and dark brown sugar. 02 of 18 Pumpkin Spice-Heath Cake Alison Miksch Recipe: Pumpkin Spice-Heath Cake The warm, autumnal flavor of pumpkin spice pairs deliciously with buttery toffee bits like Heath Bits 'O Brickle. This sheet cake starts with a mix, so it's easy to whip up and transport to a Halloween party. 03 of 18 Pumpkin Crunch Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Crunch Cake The crunchy topping of this cake calls for pumpkin seeds, so it's a great dessert to make after you carve pumpkins with the family. 04 of 18 Chocolate Ghost Cakes Jennifer Davick Recipe: Easy Chocolate Ghost Cakes Prepare to be spooked by these frightfully delicious treats. Watch how to make these easy ghost cakes here. 05 of 18 Pumpkin Dump Cake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake Between trick-or-treating and getting everyone dressed in their costume, you may be short on time to spend in the kitchen. Luckily, you can still serve a homemade cake with this recipe that requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time. 06 of 18 Halloween Cake Pops Micah A. Leal Recipe: Halloween Cake Pops Claim the most unforgettable house title this Halloween and pass out these bite-sized cake pops to trick-or-treaters. 07 of 18 Milky Way Cake Alison Miksch Recipe: Milky Way Cake Milky Way lovers will love that this outrageous cake is made with seven candy bars. They're used in the tender chocolate cake layers and as a chunky garnish. 08 of 18 Eyeball Cake Balls Southern Living Recipe: Eyeball Cake Balls Turn Red Velvet Cake into a spooky treat by making it into cake balls and coating them in white chocolate with candy pieces. 09 of 18 Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Recipe: Mini Pumpkin CheesecakesWarm spiced and creamy with a salty crunch from the crust, these Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are guaranteed to become a favorite addition to your fall desserts lineup. 10 of 18 Reese's Cake Alison Miksch Recipe: Reese's Cake Fans of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups will go crazy for this dark chocolate bundt cake filled with creamy peanut butter frosting and topped with two glazes: chocolate and peanut butter. Raid your kids' candy stash for some extra Reese's cups to chop up for the topping. 11 of 18 Pumpkin Layer Cake Recipe with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling Recipe: Pumpkin Layer Cake Recipe with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting You can prepare this cake up to three days in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. 12 of 18 S'mores Cake Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson Recipe: S'mores Cake If your Halloween celebration will include a campfire or cookout, this cake is fit for the occasion. 13 of 18 Pumpkin Cake Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Recipe: Pumpkin CakeThis layer cake is easy to make and ice. Simply stir all of the ingredients together, bake, and add the frosting between the layers and on top once it's cool. 14 of 18 Pumpkin Spice Cake Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Pumpkin Spice CakeSugar, spice, and everything nice, this dish is a sure-favorite on any holiday table. Our favorite part? The buttery caramel sauce. 15 of 18 Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Micah A. Leal Recipe: Layered Pumpkin CheesecakeA layer of graham cracker crust sits underneath a modest layer of cheesecake that supports a layer of pumpkin pie filling. All three layers are distinct, but they bake into a beautifully sliceable cheesecake that is quite literally the best of both worlds. 16 of 18 Pumpkin Pound Cake Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Recipe: Pumpkin Pound CakeThe perfectly moist pumpkin cake is delicious on its own, but we added a drizzle of maple-butter glaze to the top for just the right amount of sweetness. Southern-favorite pecans add a hint of crunch to break up the tender cake, too. 17 of 18 Chocolate Lasagna Southern Living Recipe: Chocolate LasagnaThis dessert couldn't be more fun to make, or to eat! It's lasagna as you've never had it before. Click through to the recipe and watch the video to up your dessert game and make a sweet treat that your kids—and everyone else, for that matter—are sure to love. 18 of 18 Mississippi Mud Cake Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke Recipe: Mississippi Mud CakeThere's no arguing that this chocolate cake is delicious. It also couldn't be easier to put together, whether you're heading to a seasonal celebration like Halloween or to a family cookout. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit