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👻 Easy to make and absolutely show-stopping, this Halloween Bundt Cake is the perfect treat for parties or family fun! 🎃 Layered with bold colors, drizzled frosting, and topped with sprinkles. 🕸️🍬

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Halloween Cake

If you are searching for a Halloween cake that is both festive and simple, this colorful Bundt cake is the answer. With bright layers of orange, purple, black, and green, it’s one of the easiest Halloween cake ideas you can make at home. Using a box cake mix and a few drops of food coloring, you’ll have an easy Halloween cake that doubles as a fun party centerpiece. The striped frosting drizzle takes this Halloween cake design over the top without any complicated decorating.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • This Halloween cake is colorful and eye-catching
  • Uses pantry staples and boxed cake mix for convenience
  • No decorating skills required – a drizzle creates a perfect Halloween cake design
  • Great for kids’ parties and family gatherings
  • One of the easiest Halloween cake ideas that still looks impressive
Overhead view of Halloween Bundt Cake ingredients including cake mix, eggs, oil, water, frosting, sprinkles, and food coloring.

🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions

  • white cake mix – use yellow cake mix for a warmer tone
  • water, oil, and eggs – as listed on the box instructions
  • orange food coloring – substitute with red + yellow if needed
  • purple food coloring – substitute with a mix of red + blue
  • black food coloring – or mix equal parts red, blue, and green
  • green food coloring – substitute with neon green for extra brightness
  • white frosting (12 oz) – substitute with homemade vanilla frosting
  • Halloween sprinkles – optional but adds a fun finishing touch

✨ Variations

  • Swap food coloring to match any theme or holiday for more Halloween cake ideas.
  • Use chocolate cake mix for a darker base with bright frosting for a dramatic Halloween cake design.
  • Add flavored extracts like orange or almond for extra flavor in this easy Halloween Bundt Cake.

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Greased bundt pan surrounded by Halloween Bundt Cake ingredients like eggs, oil, flour mix, and colorful food coloring tubes.
Mixing bowl filled with white cake batter ready to be divided and tinted with Halloween food coloring.
Small bowl of white cake batter with a drop of red food coloring added to create orange batter.
Bowl of orange cake batter with a white spatula resting beside it for Halloween Bundt Cake layers.
Bowl of purple cake batter with spatula streaked in matching color beside it on a black kitchen towel.
Bowl of black cake batter prepared for layering into Halloween Bundt Cake.
Bowl of neon green cake batter with a spatula beside it, ready for layering in the bundt pan.
Orange cake batter spread evenly in the bottom of a greased bundt pan for Halloween Bundt Cake base layer.
Purple cake batter layered on top of orange batter in a bundt pan for Halloween Bundt Cake.
Bundt pan with layered orange, purple, and black cake batter, with a bowl of green batter and Halloween sprinkles nearby.
Bundt pan filled with green cake batter on top of purple, black, and orange layers for Halloween Bundt Cake.
Freshly baked Halloween Bundt Cake in the pan showing vibrant orange, green, and black layers.
Cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet, ready for transferring the bundt cake.
Halloween Bundt Cake inverted onto a wire rack over a baking sheet after baking.
Bowls of white frosting divided for coloring beside cooled Halloween Bundt Cake.
Small bowls of frosting with drops of food coloring ready to be mixed for cake drizzle.
Bowls of tinted frosting in orange, purple, green, and black next to cooled bundt cake.
Halloween Bundt Cake drizzled with orange frosting on a wire rack, with other colors of frosting ready nearby.
Finished Halloween Bundt Cake drizzled with orange, purple, green, and black frosting stripes for a festive design.
Finished Halloween Bundt Cake on a wire rack, topped with colorful drizzles and festive sprinkles with candy eyeballs.

🔥 Tips

  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors in your Halloween cake.
  • Don’t stir batters once layered – just pour and let them stack for a clean color separation.
  • Place parchment under the cooling rack before drizzling the frosting for easy cleanup.

❓ FAQs

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Yes! This easy Halloween cake can be baked a day in advance and frosted the day of your party.

Do I need a Bundt pan?

A Bundt pan helps with the wow factor, but you can bake this in a 9×13 pan for a simpler Halloween cake design.

Can I use homemade cake batter instead of a mix?

Yes, a homemade white or yellow cake batter works perfectly. Just be sure to divide and color it the same way as the boxed mix.

What kind of food coloring works best?

Gel food coloring gives the most vibrant results. Liquid coloring works, but the colors may be lighter.

Can kids help make this?

Absolutely! This is one of the best Halloween cake ideas for kids to help with because they can stir in food coloring and drizzle frosting.

Do I have to use all four colors?

No, you can stick to just two or three colors if you want a simpler color combo.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes, simply substitute with a gluten-free cake mix and check that your frosting and sprinkles are gluten-free.

How do I keep the cake from sticking to the Bundt pan?

Grease generously with baking spray that has flour in it, or use the butter-and-flour method for best results.

Can this be made as cupcakes?

Yes! Divide the colored batters into cupcake liners and bake as directed on the cake mix box. The frosting drizzle will look just as fun.

How can I transport this cake to a party?

Place the Bundt cake on a sturdy cake board, cover with a large cake dome or carrier, and keep it flat in the car.

Decorated Halloween Bundt Cake on a black platter surrounded by pumpkins, forks, and skeleton hand props

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Square image of sliced Halloween Bundt Cake with orange, purple, green, and black layers topped with sprinkles.
4.50 from 10 votes
Servings: 24 servings

Halloween Bundt Cake

By Jamie Sherman
Wow your guests with this Halloween Bundt Cake! Colorful layers, sweet frosting, and sprinkles make it a fun and easy holiday dessert.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 35 minutes
Total: 1 hour 35 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 box white cake mix, 15.25 oz.
  • Ingredients listed on box to make cake
  • Orange, purple, black and green gel food coloring
  • 1 container white frosting, 12 oz.
  • Halloween sprinkles, optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously grease a 12-cup bundt pan and set aside.
  • Prepare the cake mix batter as directed on the box.
  • Divide the batter: place 1 cup into each of 3 bowls. Tint one orange, one purple, and one black. Tint the remaining batter green.
  • Pour orange batter into the bottom of the bundt pan. Carefully pour purple batter on top, then black, then green. Do not stir or swirl.
  • Bake according to box directions for a bundt pan, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
  • Invert onto a cooling rack set over a cookie sheet. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide frosting into 4 microwave-safe bowls. Tint each with orange, purple, black, and green. Microwave each bowl for a few seconds until smooth enough to drizzle.
  • Drizzle frosting colors one at a time over the cooled cake in a striping pattern. Sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles if desired.
  • Let frosting set before serving. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Notes

📝 NOTES

🥡 STORAGE

  • Store cake loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For longer storage, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

♨️ REHEATING

  • This cake is best served at room temperature.
  • If chilled, allow it to sit out for 30 minutes before serving.

❄️ FREEZING

  • Freeze unfrosted bundt cake, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil, for up to 2 months.
  • Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before frosting and serving.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
  • Don’t swirl the batter – just pour layers directly to get defined colors.
  • Place parchment under the cooling rack to catch frosting drips for easy cleanup.

🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS

  • The oven is the best method for bundt cakes.
  • A smaller cake can be baked in a loaf pan, but adjust baking times as needed.

♻️ LEFTOVERS

  • Leftover cake can be cut into slices and wrapped individually for grab-and-go treats.
  • Crumble leftovers into a trifle with whipped cream and candy for a second dessert.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 161kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 185mg, Potassium: 20mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 21g, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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45 Comments

  1. Michie says:

    I found this recipe by searching Halloween cake for the potluck party at work.
    This is easy to make on the weeknight (I have to make 2 for both of my hubby and me!) but looks fun and gorgeous!

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I will make and let you know how it goes!
    Wish me luck!

    Have a happy and fun Halloween!

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  2. Evelyn Osborn says:

    This is such a fun cake!! It will be perfect for a rocking Halloween Party here on the Ranch!!

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  3. Wanda says:

    My daughter's b-day is Oct. 30th and this cake would knock her (odd, "Mom, no matching!") socks off!Brilliant cake, now to find those Halloween gels …

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  4. Cillian G says:

    Wow! Where'd you get those sprinkles? I absolutely adore this cake!

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  5. Michelle Meche says:

    It is colorful and eye catching before it's even cut. Once cut…wow! Looks awesome! Thank you for sharing, Jamie!

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  6. The Pin Junkie says:

    I love the vibrant colors of this cake! Just wanted to let you know this fun recipe was featured at this week's Pin Junkie pin party!

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