Halloween Birthday Cake

Name: Halloween Birthday Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Nonstick baking spray; 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix ((15.25 ounces)); 3 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 9 cups powdered sugar; 3 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature (6 sticks)); 2 teaspoons grated orange zest ((optional)); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Orange food coloring; 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed); 4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate (chopped); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon corn syrup ((optional)); Black food coloring ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:20min

Make a spooky yet festive Halloween Birthday Cake perfect for birthday celebrations or any monster mash. Rich chocolate layers, bright orange buttercream, and glossy black ganache come together to create a hauntingly delicious showstopper.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:14:44 GMT