Description

Tired of juggling pumpkin guts, sugar-high kids, and endless party prep? This cake is your shortcut to Halloween glory! Shaped like a cheerful jack-o’-lantern, it’s bright, playful, and way easier than it looks. Whether you use boxed mix or bake from scratch, this cake is forgiving, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to disappear in record time. Grab your frosting and a little imagination—it’s time to wow your crew with a dessert that’s all treat, no trick!

Ingredients

Scale

2 round cake layers or Bundt cakes (any flavor), cooled
3–4 cups orange-tinted frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
1 green flat-bottom ice cream cone (for the stem)
Black fondant, fruit roll-ups, or candy (for eyes, nose, mouth)
Optional: green icing, licorice, or fondant for vines & leaves

Instructions

Stack: Place one cake layer flat-side down, spread frosting on top, then stack the second rounded-side up. (Bundt option: sandwich hole sides together.)
Crumb coat: Spread a thin frosting layer over the cake to lock in crumbs. Chill 30–60 mins.
Final frost: Cover completely with orange frosting. For pumpkin ridges, drag spatula lines from bottom to top.
Add stem: Press the green cone upside down into the top center.
Decorate: Cut eyes, nose, and mouth from fondant or candy. Stick on with a dab of frosting. Add vines or leaves if desired.

Notes

personality. A crooked grin or lopsided stem just makes your pumpkin cuter!

Prep Time: 30 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 320Cal per slice, based on 12
Sugar: 32g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g