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Halloween Candy Corn Layer Cake on white cake stand

Halloween Candy Corn Layer Cake

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A visually striking, tri-colored cake inspired by candy corn. Each layer is brightly colored (white, orange, and yellow) with complementary frosting, making it perfect for Halloween parties or festive dessert tables.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (9-inch three-layer cake):

For the Cake Layers:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • Food coloring: yellow, orange

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

  • 3–4 tablespoons milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Decorations:

  • Candy corn pieces

  • Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Cake Layers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans (or bake in batches).

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

  4. Alternately mix in flour and milk until smooth.

  5. Divide batter into three bowls:

    • Bottom layer: Tint yellow

    • Middle layer: Tint orange

    • Top layer: Leave plain (white)

  6. Pour each colored batter into its own prepared pan and smooth the tops.

  7. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 2: Make Frosting

  1. Beat butter until creamy.

  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.

Step 3: Assemble Cake

  1. Place yellow layer on a serving plate and frost the top lightly.

  2. Add orange layer and frost.

  3. Place white layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

  4. Smooth frosting and optionally pipe decorations around edges.

Step 4: Decorate

 

  • Press candy corn pieces along the sides or top.

  • Add Halloween sprinkles for extra festivity.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Bake layers a day ahead and wrap tightly. Frost the day of serving.
  • Flavor Twist: Add a teaspoon of almond or orange extract to the batter for extra dimension.
  • Mini Version: Make in cupcake form with frosting layers and candy corn on top.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Baked / Layered / Decorated
  • Method: Dessert / Halloween Cake
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.eminentrecipes.com/halloween-candy-corn-layer-cake/