Halloween Monster Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Halloween Monster Cake
120 min.
12
355kcal

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Get ready to impress your friends and family this Halloween with a spooktacular treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Introducing the Halloween Monster Cake, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any Halloween gathering. This cake is not only visually striking with its vibrant colors and playful monster design, but it’s also dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Imagine a rich, chocolatey cake that serves as the perfect canvas for your creativity. With a luscious neon green frosting and bold black accents, this cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your Halloween festivities. The combination of flavors and textures will tantalize your taste buds, while the whimsical monster face will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, attending a potluck, or simply looking to indulge in a festive dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit. It’s easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and some fun decorating techniques. Plus, with a total preparation time of just 120 minutes, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the spooky season with your loved ones. So grab your baking supplies and let’s get started on creating this frightfully delicious Halloween Monster Cake!

Ingredients

  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • 16 oz fluffy frosting white
  • serving purple gel food coloring black
  • serving purple gel food coloring green
  • 4.3 oz chocolate icing black
  • pieces licorice rounds black (5 to 6 inch)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  2. Place cake, bottom side up, on large platter or foil-covered cookie sheet.
  3. Remove 2 tablespoons of white frosting from container; set aside.
  4. Remove one-third of the frosting (about 1/2 cup) to small bowl. Tint black; set aside. Tint remaining frosting neon green. Frost sides and top of cake with neon green frosting.
  5. Using picture as a guide, use decorating icing with a round tip to outline hair.
  6. Add licorice pieces for eyebrows. Use reserved white frosting to form eyes. Use icing to outline remaining facial features.
  7. Spread black frosting within the outlines to fill in the hair. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories355kcal
Protein2.34%
Fat33.02%
Carbs64.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.17
Glycemic Load
13.97
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.3260869754721%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:354.61kcal
17.73%
Fat:13.37g
20.57%
Saturated Fat:2.6g
16.22%
Carbohydrates:58.89g
19.63%
Net Carbohydrates:58.03g
21.1%
Sugar:44.04g
48.94%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:385.8mg
16.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.96mg
1.32%
Protein:2.13g
4.26%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.89%
Phosphorus:105.81mg
10.58%
Iron:1.7mg
9.43%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.54%
Vitamin K:7.59µg
7.23%
Copper:0.14mg
7.2%
Folate:26.15µg
6.54%
Selenium:4.51µg
6.45%
Calcium:55.44mg
5.54%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.4%
Magnesium:17.4mg
4.35%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.01%
Potassium:135.07mg
3.86%
Fiber:0.86g
3.46%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.41%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.14%