Best Halloween cakes of 2018

When it comes to All Hallows' Eve, eating sweet treats is practically a given. But many of us will agree that pick 'n' mix and chocolates aren’t the only sugary things we can enjoy on October 31.

This Halloween, why not really go to town with a spooktacularly themed cake that even the deadliest vampire will want to sink their fangs into.

Whether you are throwing a kids’ party or celebrating the occasion with your office pals, these ghoulish goodies are sure to impress any peckish sweet fiend.

Don’t let their looks put you off – they are horrifyingly tasty.

Flavourtown Bakery Witch-Icorn Halloween Cake

Horror story: Flavourtown Bakery really brings something special to the table and this Halloween-themed cake – inspired by witches and unicorns – is no exception. The Witch-Icorn features four layers of fluffy Madagascan vanilla seed sponge filled and smothered with purple Swiss meringue buttercream. Our favourite part is definitely the toppings: intricate green and orange swirls that resemble a witch’s hair and an edible fondant horn. Available in 6”, 8” and 10” sizes.

£60 | Flavourtown Bakery | Buy it now

Lola’s Halloween Cupcakes

Horror story: A must for any Halloween party spread, this devilish batch from Lola’s really looks the part with colourful icing and spooky trimmings. Moist chocolate or vanilla sponges are topped with buttercream frosting and delicately finished with creepy touches like an edible skull, a chocolate pumpkin face and sugar bat wings. The cupcakes are offered in regular and tiny sizes.

£19.60 for 6 | Lola’s Cupcakes | Buy it now

Hummingbird Bakery Halloween Chocolate Cake

Horror story: The ultimate dessert to serve at the end of fright night, this decadent sponge has a terrifically terrifying design and an equally exceptional taste. Layers of soft chocolate sponge are sandwiched together with orange hued vanilla frosting and topped with sugar bats, edible glitter and the words ‘Happy Halloween’ in deep red icing. The 6” cake serves up to six people while the 8” option serves as many as 12.

£32.95 | Hummingbird Bakery | Buy it now

Konditor & Cook Poison Apple Curly Whirly

Horror story: For Halloween 2018, Konditor and Cook’s popular Curly Whirly cake has been given a gruesome twist and we are in love. Not for the faint hearted, this spookily detailed cake is guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning sweet-toothed monster – trust us. A moist dark chocolate sponge is smothered with rich red frosting and a layer of dripping white chocolate ganache. The finishing touches are bloody sugar shards and a ‘poison’ apple.

£40 | Konditor & Cook | Buy it now

Melrose and Morgan Halloween ‘BAT’enberg

Horror story: If you are expecting some ghoulish guests for teatime this October 31, then Melrose and Morgan has you covered with this creeptastic version of the humble Battenberg cake. A moreish chocolate and orange sponge is wrapped in a thick layer of nutty marzipan. Best served with a witchy brew.

£6.75 | Melrose and Morgan | Buy it now

Cutter & Squidge Halloween Biskies

Horror story: Soho's buzzing Cutter & Squidge has given its much-loved 'biskie', a sandwiched dessert that is a cross between a cake and a cookie, two ghoulish treatments for the spooky season. These delicious offerings each have a buttercream filling and will add a fun touch to any Halloween spread. Nestled inside every box of Halloween Biskies is the Cookie Monster – decorated with green coconut fuzz and a strawberry tongue – and the Whacky Web Biskie, which is finished with a white chocolate web and fondant fly. They are melt in your mouth tasty and come in boxes of 4 or 8.

£12.90 for a box of 4 | Cutter & Squidge | Buy it now

Peggy Skulls & Pearls Cupcake

Horror story: The perfect combination of cute and creepy, these eye-catching cupcakes are topped with chocolate buttercream and finished with pink and purple sugar skulls, not-so-spooky blossoms and metallic sugar pearls for a bit of sparkle. The cakes don’t only have the wow factor, they also taste divine. Each is scarily satisfying and pairs wonderfully with a cuppa.

£6.95 each | Peggy Porschen | Buy it now