16 Scary-Good Halloween Cakes and Cupcakes

Posted by Jessica Witt on October 17, 2017

From devilish devil's food cupcakes to a chocolate mummy cake, add some fright to every bite with these spooky Halloween cake and cupcake recipes.

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Candy-Filled Pumpkin Pail Cake

Made from two Bundt cakes sandwiched together to create the pumpkin shape, this charming Jack O’Lantern cake is the ultimate Halloween dessert! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/halloween/blog/candy-filled-pumpkin-pail-cake-for-halloween/" target="_blank">Candy-Filled Pumpkin Pail Cake</a>
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Batty Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

Chocolate and mint is a classic combo that becomes a Halloween treat in this green and black cake that’s decked out with batty decor. Feel free to bake this cake the day before your spooky soiree and decorate that day for showstopping centrepiece. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/batty-chocolate-mint-cheesecake/20827/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Batty Chocolate Mint Cheesecake</a>
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Black Magic Cake

Deep, dark and delicious, this creepy confection can be decorated to look like a mummy or a spider web when drizzled with sweet, melted marshmallows. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/black-magic-cake/19074/" target="_blank">Black Magic Cake</a>
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Cemetery Cupcakes

Go from the graveyard right to a Halloween party with these delicious and decorative cupcakes. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cemetery-cupcakes/17355/" target="_blank">Ricardo's Cemetery Cupcakes</a>
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Vampire Bite Cupcakes and White Chocolate Icing

These red jam-filled cupcakes let kids feel like Dracula with every bite. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/halloween/recipe/vampire-bite-cupcakes-and-white-chocolate-icing/11380/" target="_blank">Vampire Bite Cupcakes and White Chocolate Icing</a>
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Pull-Apart Graveyard Cupcakes

Graveyard cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party, but this pull-apart version creates an even spookier treat — and it allows guests to pull their very own cupcake apart from the rest! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pull-apart-graveyard-cupcakes/19080/" target="_blank">Pull-Apart Graveyard Cupcakes</a>
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Devil's Food Cupcakes

Leave the Halloween candy for the kids, and whip up a batch of these devilish chocolate cupcakes for your friends! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/devils-food-cupcakes/19079/" target="_blank">Devil's Food Cupcakes</a>
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Blood Red Velvet Armadillo Cake

The ultimate centrepiece at your Halloween bash, this fun and spooky cake is actually pretty simple to put together. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/blood-red-velvet-armadillo-cake/16976/" target="_blank">Nancy Fuller's Blood Red Velvet Armadillo Cake</a>
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Halloween Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Stack two Bundts to create this showstopping pumpkin cake that serves a crowd. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/halloween-pumpkin-bundt-cake/20828/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Halloween Pumpkin Bundt Cake</a>
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Wicked Cupcakes

Made to mimic a wicked witch, these cute chocolate cupcakes are topped with green-tinted frosting, and a hat made from chocolate wafer cookies and cone-shaped cake! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/wicked-cupcakes/19082/" target="_blank">Wicked Cupcakes</a>
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Black Magic Cake

This deep, dark chocolate cake is the perfect canvas for a spooky holiday dessert. Top with a spider web or a mummy made from melted, stretched marshmallows. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/black-magic-cake/19074/" target="_blank">Black Magic Cake</a>
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Topped with everyone's favourite Halloween treat, a cute pumpkin-shaped piece of candy corn, these cupcakes scream 'fall.' Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pumpkin-spice-cupcakes-with-buttercream-frosting/14965/" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting</a>
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Spice Pumpkin Cake

A Bundt pan is perfect for baking this adorable, bright orange cake that'll be the talk of your Halloween bash. Pumpkin purée and chopped nuts take a spiced cake mix to a whole new level. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spice-pumpkin-cake/10924/" target="_blank">Spice Pumpkin Cake</a>
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Spider Web Cupcakes

These impressive treats are actually quite easy to make! Feel free to use chocolate or vanilla cupcakes as the base, and switch up the frosting for some variety. Don't forget the cute spider decoration as the finishing touch! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spider-web-cupcakes/19088/" target="_blank">Spider Web Cupcakes</a>
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Devil's Food Cupcake Ice Cream Cones

These devil's food cupcakes are nestled perfectly into ice cream cones, making them portable and delicious. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/devils-food-cupcake-ice-cream-cones/8635/" target="_blank">Michael Smith's Devil's Food Cupcake Ice Cream Cones</a>
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Ghouly Cupcakes

These versatile Halloween cupcakes can be made into the monster of your choice, making them a fun decorating option for kids. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ghouly-cupcakes/19081/" target="_blank">Ghouly Cupcakes</a>
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I Want My Mummy Mini Chocolate Cupcakes

Spooky candy eyes appearing beneath Swiss buttercream bandages in these dark and delicious chocolate cupcakes. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/bake-with-anna-olson/recipe/i-want-my-mummy-mini-chocolate-cupcakes/20823/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s I Want My Mummy Mini Chocolate Cupcakes</a>
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