Halloween Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This spooky-fun Halloween Pumpkin Cake was a smash hit at my son's party! Kids loved it, and it's super easy to customize with their favorite candies. Get creative with the decorations – from gummy worms to chocolate chips, the possibilities are endless! This moist and delicious pumpkin cake is perfect for your Halloween gatherings. Prepare to be amazed by how simple it is to create this festive treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 413.8 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Halloween Pumpkin Cake

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How to Make Halloween Pumpkin Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting and decorating with your favorite Halloween candies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

189g

Fat

15g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Halloween Pumpkin Cake?

Halloween Pumpkin Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Halloween Pumpkin Cake?

Halloween Pumpkin Cake has approximately 413.8 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Halloween Pumpkin Cake?

The key ingredients for Halloween Pumpkin Cake are Cake Mix, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Water, Frosting, Orange Food Coloring. See the full list with measurements above.

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