30 Amazing Halloween Cake Recipes That Are Scary-Good

What arguably makes the spookiest day of the year so undeniably special is the fact that the celebrations are not just limited to Halloween costumes and the always-popular trick-or-treating festivities. From DIY Halloween decorations to Halloween snacks, there are a slew of ways horror-fans can celebrate Halloween in style. And for the ghouls who love to bake, there is no shortage of stunning Halloween cakes that will wow, entice, and perhaps even spook party guests on All Hallows' Eve.

Whether it's a mummified coffee cake or a spooky haunted house cake, there are so many delicious cake recipes to choose from that will not only taste incredible, but can double as gorgeous Halloween table centerpieces.

Of course, these Halloween cakes would pair well with Halloween cupcakes, Halloween cocktails and drinks, and a marathon movie night of Halloween movies for kids. But whether you make a statement cake, a cupcake cake, or just try your hand at something new, the following Halloween cakes will add some sugar to your scary holiday celebrations.

These cheesecake bars are the perfect way for your guests to eat a sweet treat while still being able to mingle the night away.

Get the Pumpkin Cheesecake Ghosts recipe.

You don't need a special spell to put together this fun black chocolate witch cake — just colorful buttercream and spooky decorations.

Get the recipe for Black Chocolate Witch Cake.

This is one black cat that you'll definitely want to cross paths with. Not only is it fun to look at, but this cake's rich buttercream frosting will leave you purring.

Get the recipe for Halloween Cat Cake.

This delicious pumpkin cake comes with a tasty surprise inside: It's studded with chocolate chips!

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake.

This fun take on a classic chocolate lava cake is sure to wow. Oozing with green frosting instead of a chocolate ganache, these desserts are guaranteed to scare, wow, and satisfy.

Get the recipe for Mini Cauldrons.

Bury those chocolate cravings for good with this rich layer cake that's spook-tacular for Halloween and a sensational choice year-round with an espresso-tinged batter and bittersweet chocolate frosting. Just don't include the mini graveyard during the other months of the year.

Get the recipe for Graveyard Cake.

This adorable cake is jam-packed with fall flavor thanks to the canned pure pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and molasses.

Get the recipe at Country Living.

A simple cake that makes a statement? Yes please!

Get the recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Cake.

This decadent, chocolatey bundt cake is sure to be the star of your Halloween party.

Get the recipe at Good Housekeeping.

Who says ice cream cake is just for summer? Top this easy no-bake cake with candy corn pumpkins for an extra festive touch.

Get the recipe for S'Mores Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Ice Cream Cake.

Dessert becomes a graveyard smash when it's a red velvet cake that's been baked in a loaf pan and cut into a coffin shape. Chop off the top to turn it into a lid that, when perched slightly askew, looks like a vampire escaped.

Get the recipe for Coffin Cake.

Perfect for peanut butter and cheesecake lovers alike, this no-bake dessert contains a hidden layer of Reese's cups and is topped with Reese's pieces.

Get the recipe for No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake.

How adorable are these cakes?! Once you cut them open, you'll find a cinnamon swirl cake topped with cream cheese frosting.

Get the recipe from Good Housekeeping.

Don't let the creepy coffin exterior fool you — this red velvet cake will bring your taste buds to life. Plus, you can easily dress up the cake with a black foamboard coffin using the free template.

Get the recipe for Mummy Coffin Cake.

There's nothing scary about this scarecrow. Use cupcakes to make this giant, colorful creation that's much easier to distribute come serving time.

Get the recipe for Scarecrow Cupcakes Cake.

This treat may look earthy, but it tastes like heaven. This soft chocolate sponge cake is rolled up with a cream cheese mocha filling and slathered with luscious bittersweet chocolate frosting.

Get the recipe for Log Cake.

You won't want to carve a frightening face into this pumpkin. It's actually carrot cake complemented by cream cheese frosting and an ice cream cone stem.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

This sweet, chocolatey cake has an other-worldly exterior complete with marzipan bones and edible glitter. There's a tasty reward waiting for those brave enough to take a bite.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Voodoo Cake.

This bewitching dessert entrances with a dazzling dark blue sky and fun fondant characters, which conceal a delicious surprise inside: moist poundcake spread with creamy vanilla frosting.

Get the recipe for Halloween Moon Cake.

Thanks to cake mix and a book-shaped pan, this dessert is so easy to make.

Get the recipe for Book of Spells Cake.

Don't be scared! These woods have critters and crawlies aplenty, but they're all as sweet as can be.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Haunted Forest Cake.

Adorable pumpkin shape aside, this recipe takes all of your favorite pumpkin pie flavors and puts them into cake form. And the honey and spice buttercream frosting is sure to leave your guests talking until next Halloween.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Bundt Cake.

Elevate your basic chocolate cake with these simple decorations that will turn your year-round dessert into a Halloween masterpiece.

Get the recipe for Over the Moon Cake.

Less is more with this simply designed three-layer chocolate pumpkin spiced cake. While it may look reserved, the flavors will leave your tastebuds dancing.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Pumpkin Cake.

Three layers of tasty pumpkin spice cake topped with tiny adorable pumpkins? Your guests simply won't be able to resist.

Get the recipe for Layered Pumpkin Spice Cake.

These chocolate-pumpkin mini mice cakes with adorable licorice ears will be the only reason you actually want a mouse in your house.

Get the recipe for Mini Mice Cakes.

There's nothing more classically Halloween than a pumpkin, so why not create a giant pumpkin cake out of dozens of cupcakes?

Get the recipe for Pumpkin Patch Pull-Apart Cake..

This mummy cake might look scarily complex. But with the recipe calling for pre-made frozen pound cake, it's so effortless even the dead could do it.

Get the recipe for Mummy in a Coffin Cake.

This red velvet cake might look a little eerie, but the rich texture and handmade chocolate syrup will keep you coming back for more.

Get the recipe for Creepy Red Velvet Cake.

Kids will go wild for this chocolate bundt cake cauldron filled with gummy teeth, worms, frogs and snakes. The pretzel log fire gives the dessert an extra special touch.

Get the recipe for Bubbling Cauldron Cake.