Jack-o'-Lantern Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Jack-o'-Lantern Cake
270 min.
24
235kcal

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Get ready to impress your friends and family this Halloween with a delightful Jack-o'-Lantern Cake that’s not only visually stunning but also dairy-free! This festive dessert is perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply to enjoy at home while celebrating the spooky season. With its rich chocolate flavor and vibrant orange frosting, this cake captures the essence of Halloween in every bite.

Imagine a beautifully crafted cake shaped like a pumpkin, complete with a green ice-cream cone stem and playful fruit roll decorations that form a cheerful jack-o'-lantern face. It’s a fun and creative way to bring a touch of whimsy to your dessert table. Plus, with 24 servings, it’s ideal for sharing with a crowd, making it a fantastic centerpiece for any Halloween celebration.

Not only is this cake a feast for the eyes, but it also boasts a deliciously moist texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The combination of rich chocolate cake and creamy orange frosting is simply irresistible. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and enjoyable to make. So gather your ingredients, unleash your creativity, and let’s bake a Jack-o'-Lantern Cake that will be the highlight of your Halloween festivities!

Ingredients

  • boxes duncan hines devil's food cake your favorite (or flavor)
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • serving food coloring red yellow
  •  flat-bottom ice-cream cone green
  • serving snack peppers (any flavor)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 2-quart round casserole or 2 1/2-quart ovenproof bowl. Make 1 box cake batter as directed on box.
  2. Pour into casserole.
  3. Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes.
  4. Remove cake from casserole; place rounded side up on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Make, bake and cool remaining cake mix using same casserole or bowl.
  5. With sharp knife, carefully slice piece from top of each cake to make flat surface where cakes will be placed together to form pumpkin shape. (Cake scraps can be saved and added to another recipe such as pudding or trifle if desired.)
  6. In medium bowl, place frosting; tint with 9 drops yellow and 6 drops red food color to make orange frosting. On plate, place 1 cake, rounded side down.
  7. Spread 2/3 cup of the orange frosting over cake almost to edge.
  8. Place second cake, rounded side up, on frosted cake to make round shape.
  9. Spread a thin layer of frosting over entire cake to seal in crumbs. For easier handling, refrigerate or freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes. Frost entire cake with remaining orange frosting.
  10. Trim ice-cream cone to desired height for stem; place upside down on cake.
  11. Cut out eyes, nose, mouth, vines and leaves from fruit snack rolls.
  12. Place on frosted cake to form face. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein3.53%
Fat31.97%
Carbs64.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.29
Glycemic Load
5.78
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.7539130805627%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.77kcal
11.74%
Fat:8.69g
13.37%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.87%
Carbohydrates:39.47g
13.16%
Net Carbohydrates:38.59g
14.03%
Sugar:25.82g
28.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:333.02mg
14.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:3.96mg
1.32%
Protein:2.16g
4.31%
Phosphorus:101.04mg
10.1%
Iron:1.67mg
9.27%
Copper:0.15mg
7.26%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.85%
Selenium:4.5µg
6.43%
Folate:24.43µg
6.11%
Calcium:54.75mg
5.48%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.6%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.35%
Magnesium:17.24mg
4.31%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.17%
Vitamin K:3.83µg
3.65%
Potassium:125.92mg
3.6%
Fiber:0.87g
3.49%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.2%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%