Having some fun with this Halloween Graveyard Cake!
Complete with gingerbread coffin and marshmallow spider webs!
The best part about decorating Halloween Cakes and specifically this Halloween Graveyard Cake is that
You don’t need much skill because the worse it looks the creepier it is!
To make this cake exactly as I have it here you will need several items and recipes
Of course you can use any cake recipe and buttercream that you love the most
Gingerbread dough for the coffin is optional since you can really use any sturdy cookie dough like my sugar cookie cut out recipe too!
This website may contain links as part of the Amazon Affiliate program, which means when you click a link and make a purchase through my website I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you
Notes for Success:
Raspberry sauce “blood” is a simple mash up of a handful of fresh or frozen berries cooked down with a pinch of sugar
Also completely optional but so fun!
Vegan Marshmallows for the spider webbing are from Dandies *not sponsored
I’ve used 9″ Square pans for this cake but if you only have 8″ square pans that is totally fine!
Your bake time make be just a few minutes longer
American Buttercream is usually my choice for heavily decorated cakes
But you can use any buttercream recipe you love the most!
Don’t forget the Vegan White Chocolate to make the bones!
- 2X Recipe Pumpkin Cake
- 1 Recipe Your Favorite Buttercream
- Cinnamon 3 teaspoons
- Ginger 2 teaspoons
- Cloves ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg ¾ teaspoon
- 2X Recipe Ganache
- ¼ Recipe Gingerbread for the coffin
- Vegan White Chocolate for the bones
- 1 Bag Vegan Marshmallows
- Fresh or Frozen raspberries for the "blood" sauce
- First prepare the pumpkin cake recipe DOUBLED as per the instructions on that blog post & divide the batter between 3- 9" (or 8") square pans that have been greased and parchment lined.
- If you do not have 3- pans it is OK to let the batter sit on the counter while the others bake.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the buttercream as per the instructions on that blog post and add the last stage of mixing add all the spices.
- Prepare the ganache recipe DOUBLE recipe and let cool at room temperature to a pour able consistency while you assemble the cake
- Assemble the cake as shown in the video tutorial
For longer storage keep in the refrigerator for up to 9 days
Hi Gretchen. I didn’t see the link for the video tutorial and could hardly see the recipe and pictures because of the ads. I am wondering if I logged in incorrectly or is this what is happening to your site? Please advise. Thanks, Bonnie Mann
Hi Bonnie thanks for the heads up, there is actually no video yet, I still have to edit it, I am doing that right now! Sorry for the ads, I know it is annoying, but it is the only way I can make a buck doing this! (aside from my awesome Patrons of course who pick up the ingredients cost!!) #YOU! <3
Where is the vegan brownie recipe? I have been trying to look for a perfect vegan brownie and your recipe looks like it could be !!