How do I make a Halloween Ghost Vanilla Cake?

You can make this Halloween ghost vanilla cake recipe by baking a moist vanilla cake and shaping it with a ghost cake mold or freehand frosting. Decorate with black gel or chocolate chips for eyes to create a cute ghost cake that’s perfect for Halloween parties or a ghost birthday cake.

Can I use a ghost cake topper for decoration?

Yes, a ghost cake topper adds an easy and professional touch to your ghost cake design. Combine it with frosting details for a complete Halloween cake or ghost band cake theme.

What is the best way to create a cute ghost cake?

Keep the shapes simple and rounded, use smooth white frosting, and add minimal facial details. Using a ghost cake mold can help achieve consistency and create an adorable Halloween ghost vanilla cake.

Can this recipe be customized for birthdays or special occasions?

Absolutely! This Halloween ghost vanilla cake recipe works perfectly as a ghost birthday cake. You can adjust decorations, use multiple ghost cake toppers, or add sprinkles for a ghost band cake effect.

Halloween Ghost Vanilla Cake Recipe – Cute & Easy Ghost Cake 2025

Description

A moist vanilla cake decorated with adorable (or spooky!) ghost designs using whipped cream or frosting. Perfect for Halloween parties, kids’ events, or festive dessert tables.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 9-inch round cake or 8×8-inch square cake):

For the Cake:

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

For the Frosting & Ghosts:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk (adjust for desired consistency)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Black decorating gel or mini chocolate chips (for eyes)

Optional Decorations:

Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, or edible glitter

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Bake the Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or 8×8-inch pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Make Frosting

Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.

Step 3: Frost Cake

Apply a thin crumb coat and chill for 15–20 minutes.
Frost the cake fully with a smooth layer of vanilla frosting.

Step 4: Decorate Ghosts

Use additional frosting to pipe ghost shapes on the cake. Swirl upwards to create “floating” ghosts.
Add black decorating gel or mini chocolate chips for eyes.
Optionally, add Halloween sprinkles or candy details.

Notes

Creative Twist: Use whipped cream for a lighter, fluffy ghost effect.
Mini Version: Make cupcakes instead of a full cake, piping one ghost per cupcake.
Make Ahead: Cake can be baked a day in advance; frost and decorate the day of serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Category: Dessert / Themed Cake
Method: Baked / Decorated
Cuisine: American / Halloween