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Easy Halloween Bundt Cake Recipe

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  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy Halloween Bundt Cake is a festive and fun dessert perfect for celebrating the spooky season. Featuring a tri-colored layered cake in black, white, and bold orange hues, it’s made from a simple white cake mix enhanced with cocoa and vibrant food coloring gels. Finished with colorful drizzled frosting and Halloween sprinkles, this cake combines playful presentation with straightforward preparation, making it a crowd-pleaser for any Halloween party.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 white cake mix
  • Water, eggs, and oil as listed on cake mix box
  • 3 Tbsp dark cocoa powder
  • Orange food coloring gel
  • Black food coloring gel

Frosting and Decoration

  • 1 16 oz can white frosting
  • Orange food coloring gel (for frosting)
  • Black food coloring gel (for frosting)
  • Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare bundt pan: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a bundt pan thoroughly with baking spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix cake batter: Prepare the white cake mix according to the directions on the box, combining the specified amounts of water, eggs, and oil to create the batter.
  3. Separate batter into portions: Remove one cup of cake batter and place it into a separate bowl. Repeat this step to have two one-cup portions separated from the remaining batter.
  4. Color the batters: Use orange food coloring gel to color one cup of batter into a bold orange shade. To the second one-cup portion, add two tablespoons of dark cocoa powder and stir well, then add black food coloring gel to transform it into a deep black color.
  5. Layer batters in bundt pan: Pour the black batter into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan first. Next, carefully pour the plain white batter over the black layer without stirring. Finally, pour the orange batter on top, again without mixing to maintain distinct layers.
  6. Bake the cake: Place the bundt pan into the oven and bake according to the cake mix box instructions, generally around 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake: Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare frosting setup: When the cake has fully cooled, leave it on the wire rack positioned over a cookie sheet or a piece of waxed paper to catch drips from the frosting.
  9. Warm the frosting: Microwave the can of white frosting for 10-15 seconds to make it easier to drizzle.
  10. Drizzle plain frosting: Using a spoon, drizzle your desired amount of the plain white frosting over the cooled cake.
  11. Color and drizzle orange frosting: Color about half of the remaining frosting with orange food coloring gel and drizzle over the cake for a vibrant look.
  12. Prepare black frosting: To the remaining frosting, add about one tablespoon of cocoa powder and black food coloring gel to achieve a rich black color. Warm in the microwave briefly if needed to reach a drizzling consistency. If too thick, add a tiny splash of milk.
  13. Drizzle black frosting: Drizzle the black frosting over the cake to complete the colorful layering effect.
  14. Add Halloween sprinkles and serve: Decorate the cake with Halloween-themed sprinkles as desired. Allow the icing to set slightly before slicing and serving your festive cake.

Notes

  • Ensure the food coloring gels are vibrant to get the bold Halloween colors.
  • Do not stir the batters once layered in the pan to keep the distinct tri-color effect.
  • Adjust the amount of frosting based on your preference for sweetness and coverage.
  • If the frosting is too thick for drizzling, add milk gradually to reach the perfect consistency.
  • Use a bundt pan with a non-stick coating or be sure to grease it well for easy cake removal.
  • The cooling step is important to prevent the frosting from melting upon application.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Halloween cake, Bundt cake, layered cake, easy Halloween dessert, festive cake, white cake mix recipe, spooky cake

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