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Halloween Layer Cake

Festive Halloween Layer Cake to Delight Everyone

Create a show-stopping Halloween Layer Cake that delights everyone with colorful layers and festive flair.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix can substitute with homemade batter
  • 1/2 cup Clarified Butter or unsalted butter
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar or confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup Cream (Heavy Whipping Cream) milk can be an alternative
For the Decorations
  • 3 tsp Gel Food Colorings (Green, Purple, Orange)
  • 1 cup Halloween Sprinkles or themed sprinkles

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • cake pans
  • offset spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three round cake pans by greasing them with clarified butter and lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Divide the batter evenly into the three cake pans and smooth the tops.
  3. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  4. Cream softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Pour in cream as needed to achieve a smooth frosting consistency.
  5. Divide frosting into four bowls. Leave one portion dark green and dye the others with gel colorings until vibrant.
  6. Assemble the cake by placing the first layer on a plate, piping rings of colored frosting on top, alternating colors for the second and third layers.
  7. Cover the entire cake with the dark green frosting and smooth with an offset spatula.
  8. Apply Halloween sprinkles generously on the cake's top and sides.
  9. Pipe decorative dollops on top and chill the cake for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 hours, in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze unfrosted layers for up to 2 months.