Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your desserts, and nothing says spooky quite like a Halloween Cake With Eyeballs! This dramatic cake is adorned with glossy edible eyeballs and spooky accents, making it the perfect centerpiece for Halloween parties. Whether you’re hosting a themed dinner, a kids’ Halloween bash, or just want to impress your guests, this cake will steal the show with its eerie charm.
Why You’ll Love This Halloween Cake
This Halloween cake isn’t just about looks — it’s a delicious, rich treat that will captivate everyone’s taste buds. The combination of chocolate cake with a cream cheese frosting, decorated with edible eyeballs, makes it both spooky and scrumptious. It’s ideal for parties, viral social media photos, or any occasion where you want to make a dramatic statement. Here’s why this cake is perfect for your Halloween celebration:
- Eye-catching Design: The glossy, realistic eyeballs take this cake to a whole new level.
- Customizable: You can adapt the decoration based on your party theme — go wild with creepy colors or add blood-red syrup for extra drama.
- Fun to Make: With simple piping techniques, anyone can master this spooky creation.
Create a Spooky Halloween Cake with Realistic Eyeballs!
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This spooky Halloween cake is topped with glossy edible eyeballs and spooky accents. It’s perfect for parties, viral photos, and making a statement at any Halloween event.
Ingredients
1 cup Blueberries
1 can Lychees, Canned
2 large Eggs
1/4 cup Strawberry Jam
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder, Dutch-Process
1 cup Flour
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Oil
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 cup Milk
1 cup Water
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line cake pans.
2. 2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt, sugar.
3. 3. Whisk wet ingredients: eggs, milk, water, oil, vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
4. 4. Stir in strawberry jam and blueberries.
5. 5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
6. 6. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
7. 7. Beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar for frosting. Add milk if needed for consistency.
8. 8. Apply a crumb coat and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
9. 9. Frost the cake, then add edible eyeballs made from lychees and blueberries.
10. 10. Decorate with food coloring or jam for extra drama. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra spooky effect, add black food coloring to the frosting.
You can stack the cakes to create a tiered cake for a more dramatic look.
Make-ahead: Bake and prepare frosting ahead of time, then decorate before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert, Halloween Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Tips for Making the Perfect Halloween Cake With Eyeballs
- For an Extra Spooky Effect: Add black food coloring to your frosting for a darker, more gothic look.
- Make It a Tiered Cake: Stack two or more cakes to create a taller, more dramatic design. Be sure to frost each layer as you go.
- Make-Ahead Option: You can bake the cakes and prepare the frosting ahead of time. Store the cakes wrapped in plastic in the fridge, and the frosting in an airtight container until you’re ready to decorate.
- Get Creative: If you want to switch things up, try different types of fruit or candies to create the eyeballs.
Final Thoughts
This Halloween Cake With Eyeballs is a showstopper that will make your Halloween celebrations unforgettable. With its creepy eyeball decoration and rich, flavorful layers, it’s sure to be a hit at your party or gathering. Perfect for impressing guests and sharing on social media, this cake is not just a treat—it’s a conversation starter!
