Description
A fun and easy Halloween cake with vibrant swirled colors inside, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
- Green, purple, and black gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Candy eyes
- Assorted Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- Combine cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, water, and pudding mix in a large bowl. Beat until smooth.
- Divide batter into three bowls. Add green, purple, and black food coloring to each, mixing until vibrant.
- Stir mini chocolate chips into each colored batter.
- Pour spoonfuls of each colored batter into the Bundt pan, layering randomly.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the colors together.
- Tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Divide the glaze into three bowls and color each with green, purple, and black.
- Drizzle the glazes over the cooled cake.
- While the glaze is wet, add candy eyes and Halloween sprinkles.
- Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap colors for orange, green, and purple for a brighter look.
- Use vanilla or red velvet cake mix for a different flavor.
- Add marshmallow fluff or Nutella between layers for extra sweetness.
- Use a gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version.
- Use this batter to make swirled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Cakes and Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1 of 12)
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg