29 Homemade Halloween Dessert Ideas
A Halloween spread shouldn't be all creepy eats. Delight trick-or-treaters and alike with these fall-themed desserts, like cupcakes, pies and beyond. Then, explore our favorite Halloween cakes, cookies and more.
A Halloween spread shouldn't be all creepy eats. Delight trick-or-treaters and alike with these fall-themed desserts, like cupcakes, pies and beyond. Then, explore our favorite Halloween cakes, cookies and more.
"These apple dumplings may be the best desert I've ever had. Everyone loves them."
-mndykaye
Mini red velvet lava cakes shaped like skulls to add a macabre element to your Halloween dessert table!
"These came out great! They were very moist and the directions were very easy."
-yn6969
"It's an odd combination of cookies and cake, which if made as follows will leave all your ghosts and ghouls spellbound.”
-ChristineMcConnell
"This cake is super moist, as all poke cakes are, and you can use packaged frosting to save time. What a nice treat for Halloween!"
-True Texas
"This pudding is easy to make and tastes so good. I add chocolate chips which makes it even better."
-Meggers718
“Bugs in your food are typically frowned upon, but when they're as adorable and delicious and these hand-crafted critters, it's unlikely you'll get too much judgment."
-ChristineMcConnell
"I made these with and without Kahlua, and both were great! I added orange food coloring to the kids' cupcake frosting to make their cupcakes even more festive (and make it easier for me to tell the two apart)."
-Tracyinthekitchen
When the Demon Barber makes dessert, he does it with deadly flair.
"Bedazzled with hand-painted peppermint candies and resting peacefully on a flowing bed of white chocolate, this dazzlingly dark dessert is sure deliver the ohhs and ahhs you've worked so hard for.”
-ChristineMcConnell
"These Halloween treats are great, and fast to whip up. My husband said the 'dirt' tasted great. I will be making these again!"
-Bride2Be #2
"I still can't believe this is actually made of cake, AMAZING!!"
-Amanda Gryphon
"The cream cheese filling really makes this dessert. It's very easy and super rich. I used fresh pumpkin because I had it, but I'm sure it's just as great with the canned version."
-I Cook Therefore I Am
“This cake is both a trick and a treat — a ghostly delight filled with red velvet cake and candy.”
-Zac Young
"This pumpkin pie is wonderful and very easy to make. It bakes beautifully, there is no cracking or sinking in the middle."
-Chef Buggsy Mate
"The kids really liked these cupcakes, but the most fun part was decorating them before their Halloween party! They really got a 'hoot' out of it!"
-Chef #851190
“Because I know you've been dying to eat up cute, good-boy zombie Billy while watching Hocus Pocus.”
-ChristineMcConnell
Frightfully good ice scream.
"I love the wonderful combination of soft tart apples on the bottom of the cobbler with the sweet crunchy crust on top."
-Va.
"These pumpkin bars are very good. The cake part is delicate and fluffy, and the pumpkin is refreshingly light."
-NorthwestGal
"The best topping ever, it goes gorgeously brown and crisp, yet the inside is tender and full of flavor. I can see this becoming a family favorite!"
-anniesnomsblog
This beautiful and delicious pumpkin cake will be the perfect addition to your diabolical spread.
"Wow these were light, fluffy and delicious. Plus the icing really adds to them."
-sofie-a-toast
"This carrot cake is absolutely amazing. My family and friends tell me that's the best they've ever had."
-sydney lynne
"This is my favorite recipe for Apple Butter. It is what everyone wants for Christmas, making shopping a thing of the past."
-Nancy Q.
"This pumpkin Bundt cake has the perfect combination of spices and pumpkin. The batter was so yummy I almost didn't want to bake it."
-I Married Shrek
“I needed a way to use up extra candy corn, and this was just the ticket.”
-Kathy