Introduction

This Easy Halloween Bundt Cake is a festive and fun dessert perfect for any spooky celebration. With layers of white, orange, and black cake, it’s as colorful as it is delicious. Topped with vibrant Halloween-themed frosting and sprinkles, it’s sure to impress your guests!

A slice of bundt cake is shown on a white plate with black polka dots, revealing three main color layers inside: a top layer of black cake covering about one-third of the slice, a middle layer of mixed beige and orange cake forming a marbled pattern, and another mix of orange and beige near the bottom. The outside of the cake slice is coated in white icing drizzled with orange and black icing, with small black sprinkles on top. In the background, the whole bundt cake with similar icing detail is placed on a white cake stand, all set on a white marbled surface with a black and white checkered cloth visible. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 white cake mix
Water, eggs, and oil as listed on cake mix box
3 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
1 (16 oz) can white frosting
Orange food coloring gel
Black food coloring gel
Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a bundt pan with baking spray.
Step 2: Prepare the white cake batter according to the directions on the cake mix box.
Step 3: Remove 1 cup of batter into a separate bowl, then remove another 1 cup of batter into a second bowl.
Step 4: Use orange food coloring gel to color one cup of batter a bold orange.
Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the second cup of batter and stir well. Add black food coloring gel until the batter is a deep black color.
Step 6: Pour the black batter into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan. Next, pour the remaining white batter over the black layer—do not stir or swirl. Finally, pour the orange batter on top, again without stirring.
Step 7: Bake according to the cake mix instructions for bundt cakes.
Step 8: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove it and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 9: For the icing, place the cooled cake on a wire rack set over a cookie sheet or waxed paper to catch drips.
Step 10: Microwave the entire can of frosting for 10–15 seconds to loosen it.
Step 11: Drizzle your desired amount of plain frosting over the cake using a spoon.
Step 12: Color about half of the remaining frosting orange with food coloring and drizzle over the cake.
Step 13: To the remaining frosting, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa and black food coloring gel to achieve a black shade. Microwave for a few seconds if needed to reach drizzling consistency. If too thick, add a small splash of milk. Drizzle over the cake.
Step 14: Sprinkle with Halloween sprinkles if desired, then let the icing set before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the frosting for extra flavor.
Substitute the white cake mix with a yellow or spice cake mix for a different twist.
Use a non-stick bundt pan or grease it thoroughly to make removal easier.
Try different Halloween-themed sprinkles for added fun and texture.

Storage

Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. To keep the frosting from drying out, cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Reheat slices briefly in the microwave if you prefer it warm.

How to Serve

A round bundt cake with a smooth light brown base is placed on a tall white cake stand. The cake is covered in thick drizzles of orange, black, and white icing that cascade down all sides in long, uneven strands. Small round sprinkles in matching colors—orange, white, and black—are scattered across the top layer of icing, adding texture and color contrast. The background features a white marbled texture, with a black-and-white checkered cloth softly blurred behind the stand and some scattered round sprinkles around the base. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular food coloring instead of gel?

Gel food coloring is recommended because it provides brighter colors without altering the batter’s consistency. Regular liquid food coloring can make the batter too thin and affect baking.

How do I prevent the cake from sticking to the bundt pan?

Make sure to grease the bundt pan thoroughly with baking spray or butter and flour it lightly before adding the batter. Let the cake cool slightly before removing it from the pan to avoid breaking.