![\"Chocolate](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Chocolate-pumpkin-bat-cake.png\")
<\/a>1. Chocolate pumpkin bat cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nPerfect for the grown ups, one of the delicious Halloween cake ideas from Good Housekeeping<\/a> combines the classic crowd-pleaser of a rich, layered chocolate cake with some autumnal pumpkin spice. This is one of the easier Halloween cakes to make \u2013 just add the ingenious and easy to make ribbon bats, and you\u2019ve got a cake that\u2019s ready to scare without needing lots of fussy Halloween cake decorating ideas, complicated fondant, or icing.<\/p>\n![\"Slasher](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Slasher-cake.png\")
<\/a>Image source: BBC Good Food<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2. Halloween slasher cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nFor Halloween cake decorating ideas that are a \u2018cut\u2019 above (no, we\u2019re not really proud of the pun) look to the classic slasher movies that terrify so many of us during the spooky season. This terrifying Halloween cake design from BBC Good Food<\/a> creates a simple-but-effective look using red food colouring that\u2019s sure to get you a few smiles.<\/p>\n![\"Graveyard](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Graveyard-cake.png\")
<\/a>Image source: BBC Good Food<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n3.\u00a0Haunted graveyard cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re ready to put a little more effort into your Halloween cake designs, this ghoulish graveyard cake from BBC Good Food<\/a> is a cute option for a kid\u2019s party, with plenty of decorations. Put your Halloween cake decorating ideas to work with meringue ghosts and chocolate tombstones.<\/p>\n![\"Halloween](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Halloween-layer-cake.png\")
<\/a>Image source: Delish<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n4. Halloween layer cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nMaybe the quintessential classic of all Halloween cake designs \u2013 this yummy layer cake from Delish<\/a> is the ultimate in Halloween themed cakes. Top tip: track down some American Halloween candy online and save yourself tons of time in making fiddly cake toppers.<\/p>\n![\"Leftover](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Leftover-Halloween-sweets-cake.png\")
<\/a>Image source: Delish<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n5. Leftover Halloween sweets cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nOn the unlikely chance that your little gremlins have any Halloween candy left \u2013 or if you \u2018accidentally\u2019 bought too much in for trick-or-treaters \u2013 this recipe from Delish<\/a> is one of those delicious Halloween cake ideas that you can enjoy even once the festivities are over.<\/p>\n![\"Mini](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mini-mice-cakes.png\")
<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n6. Mini mice Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nMore sweet than spooky, these adorable bite-sized mouse cakes from Woman\u2019s Day<\/a> are nonetheless sure to go down a treat at your Halloween party. Cute Halloween cake designs like this are a great choice if you\u2019re throwing an all-ages event \u2013 and they\u2019re easier to slip in a party bag than a wedge of cake.<\/p>\n![\"No](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/No-bake-ghost-cookies.png\")
<\/a>Image source: This Vivacious Life<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n7. No-bake ghost cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\nReally not a baking expert, or not feeling up to some of these showstopper Halloween cake ideas, but still have Halloween cakes to make for a party? Don\u2019t worry, we got you. These no-bake Halloween themed cakes from This Vivacious Life<\/a> can be spirited together in 15 minutes, and thanks to some creative use of fondant, they still look like a fa-boo-lous treat.<\/p>\n![\"Chocolate](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Chocolate-cobweb-cakes.png\")
<\/a>Image source: BBC<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n![\"Over](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Over-the-moon-cake.png\")
<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n![\"Cobweb](\"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cobweb-cake.png\")
<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>2. Halloween slasher cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nFor Halloween cake decorating ideas that are a \u2018cut\u2019 above (no, we\u2019re not really proud of the pun) look to the classic slasher movies that terrify so many of us during the spooky season. This terrifying Halloween cake design from BBC Good Food<\/a> creates a simple-but-effective look using red food colouring that\u2019s sure to get you a few smiles.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: BBC Good Food<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n3.\u00a0Haunted graveyard cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re ready to put a little more effort into your Halloween cake designs, this ghoulish graveyard cake from BBC Good Food<\/a> is a cute option for a kid\u2019s party, with plenty of decorations. Put your Halloween cake decorating ideas to work with meringue ghosts and chocolate tombstones.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Delish<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n4. Halloween layer cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nMaybe the quintessential classic of all Halloween cake designs \u2013 this yummy layer cake from Delish<\/a> is the ultimate in Halloween themed cakes. Top tip: track down some American Halloween candy online and save yourself tons of time in making fiddly cake toppers.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Delish<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n5. Leftover Halloween sweets cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nOn the unlikely chance that your little gremlins have any Halloween candy left \u2013 or if you \u2018accidentally\u2019 bought too much in for trick-or-treaters \u2013 this recipe from Delish<\/a> is one of those delicious Halloween cake ideas that you can enjoy even once the festivities are over.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n6. Mini mice Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nMore sweet than spooky, these adorable bite-sized mouse cakes from Woman\u2019s Day<\/a> are nonetheless sure to go down a treat at your Halloween party. Cute Halloween cake designs like this are a great choice if you\u2019re throwing an all-ages event \u2013 and they\u2019re easier to slip in a party bag than a wedge of cake.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: This Vivacious Life<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n7. No-bake ghost cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\nReally not a baking expert, or not feeling up to some of these showstopper Halloween cake ideas, but still have Halloween cakes to make for a party? Don\u2019t worry, we got you. These no-bake Halloween themed cakes from This Vivacious Life<\/a> can be spirited together in 15 minutes, and thanks to some creative use of fondant, they still look like a fa-boo-lous treat.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: BBC<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>3.\u00a0Haunted graveyard cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re ready to put a little more effort into your Halloween cake designs, this ghoulish graveyard cake from BBC Good Food<\/a> is a cute option for a kid\u2019s party, with plenty of decorations. Put your Halloween cake decorating ideas to work with meringue ghosts and chocolate tombstones.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Delish<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n4. Halloween layer cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nMaybe the quintessential classic of all Halloween cake designs \u2013 this yummy layer cake from Delish<\/a> is the ultimate in Halloween themed cakes. Top tip: track down some American Halloween candy online and save yourself tons of time in making fiddly cake toppers.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Delish<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n5. Leftover Halloween sweets cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nOn the unlikely chance that your little gremlins have any Halloween candy left \u2013 or if you \u2018accidentally\u2019 bought too much in for trick-or-treaters \u2013 this recipe from Delish<\/a> is one of those delicious Halloween cake ideas that you can enjoy even once the festivities are over.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n6. Mini mice Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nMore sweet than spooky, these adorable bite-sized mouse cakes from Woman\u2019s Day<\/a> are nonetheless sure to go down a treat at your Halloween party. Cute Halloween cake designs like this are a great choice if you\u2019re throwing an all-ages event \u2013 and they\u2019re easier to slip in a party bag than a wedge of cake.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: This Vivacious Life<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n7. No-bake ghost cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\nReally not a baking expert, or not feeling up to some of these showstopper Halloween cake ideas, but still have Halloween cakes to make for a party? Don\u2019t worry, we got you. These no-bake Halloween themed cakes from This Vivacious Life<\/a> can be spirited together in 15 minutes, and thanks to some creative use of fondant, they still look like a fa-boo-lous treat.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: BBC<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>4. Halloween layer cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nMaybe the quintessential classic of all Halloween cake designs \u2013 this yummy layer cake from Delish<\/a> is the ultimate in Halloween themed cakes. Top tip: track down some American Halloween candy online and save yourself tons of time in making fiddly cake toppers.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Delish<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n5. Leftover Halloween sweets cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nOn the unlikely chance that your little gremlins have any Halloween candy left \u2013 or if you \u2018accidentally\u2019 bought too much in for trick-or-treaters \u2013 this recipe from Delish<\/a> is one of those delicious Halloween cake ideas that you can enjoy even once the festivities are over.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n6. Mini mice Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nMore sweet than spooky, these adorable bite-sized mouse cakes from Woman\u2019s Day<\/a> are nonetheless sure to go down a treat at your Halloween party. Cute Halloween cake designs like this are a great choice if you\u2019re throwing an all-ages event \u2013 and they\u2019re easier to slip in a party bag than a wedge of cake.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: This Vivacious Life<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n7. No-bake ghost cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\nReally not a baking expert, or not feeling up to some of these showstopper Halloween cake ideas, but still have Halloween cakes to make for a party? Don\u2019t worry, we got you. These no-bake Halloween themed cakes from This Vivacious Life<\/a> can be spirited together in 15 minutes, and thanks to some creative use of fondant, they still look like a fa-boo-lous treat.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: BBC<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>5. Leftover Halloween sweets cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nOn the unlikely chance that your little gremlins have any Halloween candy left \u2013 or if you \u2018accidentally\u2019 bought too much in for trick-or-treaters \u2013 this recipe from Delish<\/a> is one of those delicious Halloween cake ideas that you can enjoy even once the festivities are over.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n6. Mini mice Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nMore sweet than spooky, these adorable bite-sized mouse cakes from Woman\u2019s Day<\/a> are nonetheless sure to go down a treat at your Halloween party. Cute Halloween cake designs like this are a great choice if you\u2019re throwing an all-ages event \u2013 and they\u2019re easier to slip in a party bag than a wedge of cake.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: This Vivacious Life<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n7. No-bake ghost cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\nReally not a baking expert, or not feeling up to some of these showstopper Halloween cake ideas, but still have Halloween cakes to make for a party? Don\u2019t worry, we got you. These no-bake Halloween themed cakes from This Vivacious Life<\/a> can be spirited together in 15 minutes, and thanks to some creative use of fondant, they still look like a fa-boo-lous treat.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: BBC<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>6. Mini mice Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nMore sweet than spooky, these adorable bite-sized mouse cakes from Woman\u2019s Day<\/a> are nonetheless sure to go down a treat at your Halloween party. Cute Halloween cake designs like this are a great choice if you\u2019re throwing an all-ages event \u2013 and they\u2019re easier to slip in a party bag than a wedge of cake.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: This Vivacious Life<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n7. No-bake ghost cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\nReally not a baking expert, or not feeling up to some of these showstopper Halloween cake ideas, but still have Halloween cakes to make for a party? Don\u2019t worry, we got you. These no-bake Halloween themed cakes from This Vivacious Life<\/a> can be spirited together in 15 minutes, and thanks to some creative use of fondant, they still look like a fa-boo-lous treat.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: BBC<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>7. No-bake ghost cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\nReally not a baking expert, or not feeling up to some of these showstopper Halloween cake ideas, but still have Halloween cakes to make for a party? Don\u2019t worry, we got you. These no-bake Halloween themed cakes from This Vivacious Life<\/a> can be spirited together in 15 minutes, and thanks to some creative use of fondant, they still look like a fa-boo-lous treat.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: BBC<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>8. Chocolate cobweb Halloween cakes<\/strong><\/h2>\nThese classic, simple cupcakes from the BBC<\/a> are ideal Halloween cakes to make if you have little monsters in the house, and you want to get them helping with the baking. There\u2019s no complicated Halloween cake decorating ideas here \u2013 just good old fashioned, yummy buns with some neat spiderweb icing. Show them how to draw a spiral and turn it into a spiderweb-with a toothpick, and they\u2019ll be delighted knowing they helped make the Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Woman’s Day<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>9. Over the moon cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is one of those ingenious Halloween cake designs that looks super impressive, but is actually a lot easier to put together than you might expect! Follow the recipe from Woman\u2019s Day,<\/a> or use your own favourite chocolate cake recipe. For the pretty decoration, all you need is a steady hand to apply white icing in a crescent moon shape, and a bat-shaped cookie cutter. Why can\u2019t all Halloween cakes be so simple?<\/p>\n<\/a>Image source: Sainsbury’s<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/a>10. Chocolate Halloween cobweb cake<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe love inventive Halloween cake decorating ideas \u2013 and using strings of stretchy melted marshmallow to create a spooky cobweb effect is a winner in our book. Get the kids involved in making this recipe from Sainsbury\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 they\u2019ll love getting sticky to create the spider strands, and deciding where to place the all-important plastic spider. Another great thing about simple Halloween cakes like this? It can be prepared ahead of time, so you\u2019re not baking on the day of a Halloween party.<\/p>\nThere you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There you have it \u2013 ten terrifyingly good Halloween cakes, ready for you to serve up and cause a fright this October. For more ideas and How To guides, check out the thortful blog \u2013 and for some Halloween inspiration, pop to our range of Halloween cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"