Get ready to bewitch your guests with the most jaw-dropping Halloween dessert that's as fun to make as it is to eat! This Purple and Orange Halloween Sheet Cake isn't just a treat—it's an edible work of art that transforms a simple cake mix into a festive masterpiece that screams Halloween spirit. With vibrant colors that pop and a surprisingly easy preparation, this cake will be the star of any Halloween party, potluck, or family gathering.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup orange soda
- 1 cup purple frosting
- 1 cup orange frosting
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch sheet cake pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs, and 1 cup of orange soda. Whisk the ingredients together for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared sheet cake pan, ensuring the mixture spreads to all corners.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Once the cake has cooled, use a spatula to spread purple frosting over half of the cake, creating a distinct color division.
- On the other half of the cake, spread the orange frosting to create a festive Halloween-themed color pattern.
- Generously sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles over both the purple and orange frosted sections to add a festive touch.
- Cut the cake into 24 equal squares, ensuring each serving has a mix of purple and orange colors.
- Serve and enjoy your Halloween-themed sheet cake!
Tips
- • Use room temperature eggs and orange soda for the smoothest cake batter possible • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding • For crisp color divisions, use an offset spatula when spreading frosting • Choose Halloween-themed sprinkles with different shapes and sizes for visual interest • If you want deeper colors, add a few drops of gel food coloring to your frostings • Refrigerate the cake for 15-20 minutes after frosting to help the decorations set • Make the cake a day ahead to allow flavors to meld and reduce day-of stress
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
