Best Halloween Desserts
Get ready to enchant your taste buds with these delightful Halloween desserts! Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these treats combine rich flavors and festive decorations that bring joy to your celebrations. Each recipe is easy to make, ensuring a fun baking experience while creating lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Halloween sprinkles (as desired)
- Edible eyes (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, beat together butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and a splash of milk until creamy.
- Once cooled, frost the cake generously and decorate with sprinkles and edible eyes.
- Slice and serve on festive plates for a spooky treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Substitute whole grain flour for a healthier option. - Experiment with flavors by adding peppermint extract or caramel sauce to the frosting. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.