Halloween Fun Pumpkin Cake O Lantern Jack O Lantern

Transform your Halloween celebration with this whimsical Halloween Fun Pumpkin Cake O’ Lantern Jack O’ Lantern recipe, a show-stopping dessert that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat! Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this moist pumpkin bundt cake is crafted from real pumpkin puree and layered with creamy orange and green cream cheese frosting for a striking pumpkin-like appearance. The two bundt cakes are cleverly stacked to mimic a round pumpkin, while chocolate chips let you design your own spooky or silly jack-o’-lantern face. Ideal for Halloween parties or festive family gatherings, this cake is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a centerpiece-worthy masterpiece. Simple ingredients, creative decoration, and a touch of Halloween magic make this recipe the ultimate dessert for any fall celebration!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Butter (softened, for frosting)
• 4 cups Confectioners' sugar
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 1 teaspoon Orange gel food coloring
• 0.5 teaspoons Green gel food coloring
• 0.5 cups Chocolate chips (for face decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two bundt cake pans with butter and dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

In another large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared bundt pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula and gently tap the pans on the counter to release air bubbles.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the cakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 9

Once the frosting is creamy and fluffy, divide it into two bowls. Add the orange gel food coloring to one bowl and mix well. Add the green gel food coloring to the other bowl and mix to create a contrasting color for the pumpkin's stem.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake flat side up on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of orange frosting on top to act as glue, then place the second bundt cake on top, flat side down, so the ridges of the cakes together form the pumpkin shape.

Step 11

Spread the orange frosting evenly over the entire cake to cover it completely.

Step 12

Use the green frosting to fill the center hole and shape it into the pumpkin's stem.

Step 13

Decorate the cake with chocolate chips to create a jack-o’-lantern face (eyes, nose, and mouth). You can get creative with different facial expressions!

Step 14

Chill the cake in the fridge for 30 minutes to set the frosting, then serve and enjoy your Halloween masterpiece!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2508.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9410.3

Total Fat 482.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 219.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.9g
Cholesterol 1339.5mg	0%
Sodium 7115.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1247.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 970.5g
Protein 82.0g	0%

Vitamin D 326.4IU	0%
Calcium 830.3mg	0%
Iron 25.1mg	0%
Potassium 2490.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.9%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 51.7%