This super easy and fun Ghost Cake is a treat to make and eat for any Halloween party!
You guys! This GHOST CAKE. I can’t stand it. So cute, right?
I saw it in Family Circle magazine and had to make it immediately. My best friend’s daughter is a Halloween baby, so they’re in the midst of party planning. And I know you are, too.
It was super easy, really. I’m no cake decorator, that’s for sure, but I did an ok job on the frosting. I think the unevenness just gives the ghost look more character. Like a wrinkled sheet! At least, that’s what I’m telling myself. HA.
Unlike fondant, the frosting is creamy and luscious. I used regular and mini Oreos and M&Ms, but feel free to use the same size. Just have fun with it!
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Easy Ghost Cake
Ingredients
- 15 ounce box Devil’s Food cake mix
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 10 regular or double-stuffed Oreo cookies
- 10 mini Oreo cookies
- 10 brown mega sized M&M’s
- 10 brown mini sized M&M’s
- 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1 pound box powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut parchment paper to fit the bottom of two 8-inch round baking pans. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, buttermilk, oil, and eggs. Evenly distribute between the two prepared pans and bake for approximately 34 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In the meantime, carefully take apart the regular and mini Oreos, making sure the filling stays intact. Place the halves without the filling in a resealable plastic bag and smash them into crumbs. Set aside.
- Remove cake from oven and cool in pans on a baking rack for 15 minutes. Remove cake from pans and peel off the parchment. Cool completely.
- While cake is cooling, make the frosting. With a hand mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, and milk on low until just combined. Then on high for 3 more minutes until fluffy. Set aside one tablespoon of the mixture.
- Trim off a top layer from each cake to make them flat. Place one layer on a cake stand. Spread 3/4 cup of the frosting evenly over the top; sprinkle with the cookie crumbs, pressing slightly into the frosting. Place second cake layer on top, then spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- With a bit of the reserved frosting, secure one of the M&M’s to each of the 20 Oreo halves. Arrange on the cake so they look like pairs of eyeballs.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers.
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Marla Meridith says
This cake is adorable!!!
Joanne says
This is adorable!! And I love that it doesn’t take too much effort to decorate…sticking oreos onto the sides and top is something I can handle!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
This is adorable!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, I love this cake!!! so cute and easy!!! I can do this!!
heather @french press says
Amy, this cake….too cute for words!!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
I’m available for taste testing. In case you were wondering. :) Hogs and quiches!!! ~heather
amanda @ fake ginger says
THIS IS SO FUN!