The best Halloween cakes
Planning a frightful party for All Hallows' Eve? You might want to liven up the table with some ghoulish goodies for peckish guests.
We’ve rounded up some themed cakes that even the deadliest vampire will want to sink their fangs into. But don’t let their looks scare you – they are horrifyingly tasty.
Konditor and Cook Bloody Curly Whirly
Horror story: A gruesome take on the bakery’s best-selling Curly Whirly cake, this one ought to go down a treat with sweet-toothed monsters. Layers of moist chocolate sponge are topped with vanilla cheese frosting and finished with a splatter of royal icing blood.
How much will it cost? £32
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Hummingbird Bakery Halloween Vanilla Cake
Horror story: It’s close to midnight… serve up this creepy cake to end your celebrations with a bang. A vanilla sponge is smothered with chocolate buttercream and adorned with a spooktastic ghost design, the words ‘Happy Halloween’ in red and some bats. The 6” cake serves up to six people.
How much will it cost? £30.95
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Lola’s Haunted Fantasy Cake
Horror story: Gruesome but delicious, the Haunted Fantasy Cake from Lola’s is not for the faint hearted. It combines soft vanilla sponges with devilish raspberry jam and vanilla buttercream. The best part is the topping – purple and green buttercream drizzled with chocolate ganache and decorated with edible skulls, coffins and intricate web piping. You can also choose from a range of colours for the board.
How much will it cost? £60
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Melrose and Morgan Bat’enburg Cake
Horror story: Melrose and Morgan has given the British teatime favourite a creepy makeover for All Hallows’ Eve. Tasty chocolate and orange sponges are wrapped in a thick layer of marzipan. Slice and serve with a witchy brew for a midday pick-me-up.
How much will it cost? £6.75
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Primrose Bakery Chocolate Marshmallow Mini Ghost Cupcakes
Horror Story: Delight little terrors with these adorable ghost cupcakes from Primrose Bakery. The mini chocolate sponges are topped with ooey gooey marshmallow icing and chocolate chip eyes. Lovely with a cuppa, the treats come in boxes of 12.
How much will it cost? From £1.75
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