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Vintage Halloween cake with carved spooky face and black rose decorations

Halloween Cake Magic: Vintage, Mini & Spooky Designs


  • Author: Mia Lewis
  • Total Time: ~2 hrs (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 10–12

Description

A showstopper cake ideal for Halloween parties — classic cake layers with spooky decoration.


Ingredients

  • Cake layers (vanilla or chocolate)

  • Buttercream or ganache

  • Food coloring (black, orange, red)

  • Fondant or modeling chocolate (for decor)

  • Edible dust, “blood” gel, sprinkles, etc.


Instructions

  • Bake and cool cake layers.

  • Level and stack with filling.

  • Crumb coat, then chill.

  • Smooth final coat.

  • Add drip or spiderweb motif.

  • Place accent pieces (sugar bats, gravestones).

  • Add edible dust, paint, or “blood” drips.

  • Chill until serving time.

  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 25–30 min per layer
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12 of cake)
  • Carbohydrates: 56 g
  • Protein: 4 g