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Killer Mini Halloween Cakes

Written by Chrisy | 10/05/16

Dessert Recipes cake halloween video

These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives.

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Killer Mini Halloween Cakes! These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives. | HomemadeHooplah.com

About Killer Mini Halloween Cakes

Killer Mini Halloween Cakes! These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives. | HomemadeHooplah.com

So, you guys, I am extremely excited about these Halloween cakes.

Like, beside myself excited.

I dare say that I can’t even right now.

Because you see, I haven’t had this much fun with developing a recipe in a long time. And if I’m being honest? All that fun was probably because this recipe was so simple to put together and yet still looked so cool.

I mean, just check out this video. If you’re on the hunt for a fun treat to serve at your next creepy party, these Halloween cakes are so totally it!

This whole idea started when I bought a package of candy knives. And why did I buy candy knives, you might ask? Well, I was in the grocery store, spending way too long browsing the Halloween display, and there they were: adorably teeny tiny knives made out of candy.

I think the better question here is why wouldn’t I buy candy knives.

Anywho, the idea sort of developed from there. The package already had a picture of a knifed cupcake to give you an idea of what to do with these fun little knives, but all I could think about was this mini bundt cake pan I bought forever ago (because I simply “had” to have it) and had yet to ever use.

With the idea in place, all I had to do was nail down the flavors and colors, but that was a breeze. Pale buttermilk bundt cakes were the perfect contrast to all that red glaze!

Killer Mini Halloween Cakes! These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives. | HomemadeHooplah.com

The only thing difficult about this recipe is applying the icing and I, She Who is Perpetually Challenged in Realm of Cake Decorating, was able to decorate these mini bundts perfectly in only one shot (and capture it all on film, no less!).

I know I always say this, but I really mean it this time: if I can make killer mini bundts that look this good then anyone can.

Killer Mini Halloween Cakes! These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives. | HomemadeHooplah.com

notes & tips for these Halloween cakes

  • I’m all about having these mini bundt cakes on Halloween, but they’d be perfect for any kind of super creepy themed party, like Friday the 13th, Michael Myers, The Walking Dead, The actual Halloween movie, Scream Queens, Ash vs Evil, Evil Dead, etc etc. There are tons of possibilities!
  • To make these cakes as pictured, you’ll need two key pieces: thisΒ set of mini bundt cake pans andΒ Halloween knife decorations.
  • Looking for more great treats to serve at your Halloween party? Be sure to check outΒ Monster Halloween Truffles, Spider Apple Pops, Glow in the Dark Jello Shots, Polyjuice Potion, Black Magic Sangria, Eyeball Cookies, Zombie Brain Shot,Β Brain Dip, Monster Cake Pops, Purple People Eater Cocktail, Witch’s Brew, Pretzel Witch Fingers, Monster Eye Pudding Cups, and Witch Hat Cupcakes!

Killer Mini Halloween Cakes! These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives. | HomemadeHooplah.com

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Killer Mini Halloween Cakes! These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives. | HomemadeHooplah.com

Killer Mini Halloween Cakes

These creepy (and easy!) Halloween cakes are perfect for any party! Spongy mini buttermilk bundts are drenched with red glaze and speared with candy knives.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Calories: 672 kcal
Yields: 9 mini bundts

Ingredients

Buttermilk Mini Bundts

  • 3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • candy knives for decorating

Red Glaze

  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
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Instructions

For the Buttermilk Mini Bundts

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray mini bundt cake pans generously with baking spray, then set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
  3. Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + lage bowl), beat together butter and sugar on medium-high until fluffy and crumbly, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Drop mixer speed to low and mix in eggs, one at a time, mixing 15-20 seconds in between.
  5. Keeping speed on low, add about 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the batter. Next, follow with 1/2 of the buttermilk. Continue alternating between the dry ingredients and the buttermilk until all have been added and batter looks smooth with no dry ingredients showing.
  6. Pour batter into prepared mini bundt cake pans, filling each cavity about 3/4 to 4/5 full. This recipe typically makes enough for 9 complete mini bundts with a little a bit of batter left over. Go ahead and add the remaining batter to a 10th pan (can be any size the batter fits in) and bake it. The 10th cake will be crumbled and used to create the "brain matter" that helps keep the candy knives in place.

  7. Place filled mini bundts pans on a baking sheet and bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick tester comes out clean (I baked mine for 25-27 minutes).
  8. Let mini bundts cool (still in their pans) for 20 minutes, then remove mini bundt cakes from their pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Red Glaze

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring. If desired, add more red food coloring for a deeper color.
  2. Note the consistency of the glaze. You want it to be thick enough that it's not too drippy but liquid enough that it will fall down the cake. If you'd like, test how the glaze falls on the 10th bundt cake you prepared (the one that will be used for crumbling). If you need a thinner glaze, add more milk, 1/2 tsp at a time. If you need the glaze thicker, add more powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.

Putting it all together

  1. Place your 10th bundt cake in a small bowl and crumble it into small pieces. Add about 1 tbsp of the red glaze to the bowl and then thoroughly mix it with the cake crumbles. I like to call this the "brain matter."
  2. Scoop up 1-2 tbsp of the brain matter and roll it into a tight ball. Place the brain matter ball on the top indentation of the bundt cakes. Repeat this step for all the bundt cakes you have.
  3. Using a pastry bag (or a Ziploc bag with a hole in the corner), drizzle the red glaze on top of the brain matter in the center of the mini bundts, then drizzle it down the grooves of the bundt. See the video above for an example on how to do this.

  4. Finish by placing a candy knife in the center of the bundt, securing it in the brain matter under the frosting.

  5. Serve killer bundt cakes immediately. If you have extra brain matter or icing, you can sprinkle them on the plate around the killer mini bundts for a fun presentation. Once prepared, bundts can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

672kcal | Fat: 24g | Saturated fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 273mg | Carbohydrates: 105g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 72g | Protein: 8g | Vitamin A: 830% | Calcium: 132% | Iron: 2.5%
I do my best to provide nutrition information, but please keep in mind that I'm not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates of the correct values.

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Comments

  1. cakespy
    10/06/16
    Reply

    I can’t stand how adorable – and sweetly subversive – these are.

    • Chrisy
      10/06/16
      Reply

      πŸ˜€ Thank you!

  2. Maren
    10/06/16
    Reply

    These are so spooky and creative! Happy Halloween πŸ™‚

    • Chrisy
      10/09/16
      Reply

      Thanks, Maren!

  3. candy
    10/08/16
    Reply

    You were able to use your new pan and make something fun to eat for Halloween. Win in my books.

    • Chrisy
      10/09/16
      Reply

      Too true, Candy!

  4. Ruthie
    10/08/16
    Reply

    You always have the most creative recipes!! I doubt that mine would come out this good, but it wouldnt hurt to give it a try!!

    • Chrisy
      10/09/16
      Reply

      Thanks Ruthie! And hey, if I can put this together, anyone can! πŸ˜‰

  5. Stephanie
    10/08/16
    Reply

    These look awesome! So cute, and so easy. They’re perfect when you need a baked Hallowe’en something on short notice.

    • Chrisy
      10/09/16
      Reply

      Thanks, Stephanie!

  6. Savannah
    10/09/16
    Reply

    Ahhh, these are absolutely ADORABLE! I am loving the candy knives-so cute! I always love admiring the complex baked goods, but I totally cannot recreate them. As a gluten-free baker, especially, simple and easy recipes are a must! Thanks for sharing <3

    • Chrisy
      10/09/16
      Reply

      πŸ˜€ Thanks Savannah!

  7. Kari
    10/09/16
    Reply

    These are so cute! What a great treat for Halloween!

    • Chrisy
      10/12/16
      Reply

      Thanks, Kari!

  8. Jenine
    10/09/16
    Reply

    those killer bundt cakes are so cute and actually look good, too.

    • Chrisy
      10/12/16
      Reply

      Thank you Jenine!

  9. Rachel Ritlop
    10/10/16
    Reply

    These are beyond cute Chrisy!

    Rachel | http://www.theconfusedmillennial.com

    • Chrisy
      10/12/16
      Reply

      πŸ˜€ Thanks, Rachel!

  10. Cathy M
    10/10/16
    Reply

    These killer mini bundts are seriously the perfect Halloween party dessert! LOVE THEM!

    • Chrisy
      10/12/16
      Reply

      πŸ˜€ Thank you, Cathy!

  11. Julie
    10/12/16
    Reply

    Love this! I finally find a recipe I would use in the mini-bundt pan I also bought many moons ago (that collected dust and looked sad and forlorn most of the time). Of course, I got rid of the thing when I moved last year. Oh, well…if it means buying another one, so be it! And, I’m sorry, but candy knives should be sold year round. You know, just because.

    • Chrisy
      10/15/16
      Reply

      Ha, I hear you on the bundt pans! I was too stubborn to get rid of mine. And so much YES about the candy knives – they’re precious!

  12. Scott Groth
    10/12/16
    Reply

    What a fun idea for a Halloween party! Kids would get a kick out of this. Thanks for sharing!

    • Chrisy
      10/15/16
      Reply

      Thanks, Scott! πŸ˜€

  13. Kristen D
    10/12/16
    Reply

    If I wanted to make cupcakes instead of the mini bundts, how much would the baking time change? I really want to make these but unfortunately, I don’t have the funds or space for a new baking pan…

    • Chrisy
      10/15/16
      Reply

      Hey Kristen! For cupcakes, they *should* do okay for 20-25 minutes @ 350 degrees F. When you get close to the cook times, just test a few cupcakes with a toothpick to be sure. The toothpick should come out clean with little to no crumbs.

  14. Mei
    10/18/16
    Reply

    What size mini bundt pan do you normally use? I have the one that holds 12, but I’m thinking those may be a bit too small.

    • Chrisy
      10/24/16
      Reply

      Hey Mei! You’re right, the one that fits 12 might be a bit small for this recipe, but you could still use it if you wanted to. Just might need to reduce the cooking time a bit. The pan I have has bundts that are about 6 inches across in size, sort of like this: http://amzn.to/2dvoFt5

  15. Lynn | The Road to Honey
    10/19/16
    Reply

    These are the cutest Chrisy. I bet they are going to be a big hit at upcoming Halloween parties . . .and I wouldn’t be surprised if people thought you bought them at the bakery. They look so professional.

    • Chrisy
      10/24/16
      Reply

      πŸ˜€ Thank you so much, Lynn!

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