This ghost cake is a fun and spooky Halloween cake that even your kids can make it! Using store-bought ingredients, you can have a Halloween treat in minutes.
If you are anything like me, you are already on the hunt for easy Halloween ideas!
Today’s easy food craft is for a festive Halloween cake that you can whip up quickly to celebrate with your kids, fellow trick-or-treaters or to add to your Halloween party spread.
This can be made for under $20 and NO COOKING is required!
Can I get an AMEN?
If you are anything like me, you are already on the hunt for easy Halloween ideas!
Today’s easy food craft is for a festive Halloween cake that you can whip up quickly to celebrate with your kids, fellow trick-or-treaters or to add to your Halloween party spread.
This can be made for under $20 and NO COOKING is required!
Can I get an AMEN?
What if I Don’t Want to Spend $20 on Halloween Cake?
As you know, I’m pretty darn frugal, so I want to share a tip that might help you at your store.
Be sure to check the rear of your store (over by the dairy section usually) to see if there are any reduced to sell bakery items on a rolling cart.
It is there where I often spy prepared cakes and doughnuts that are perfect for sharing with guests or for rounding out a meal together with friends.
If you check there first, it is possible you might be able to score these treats for a fraction of the price that I paid.
I promise to not be jealous.
How Can I Make This Treat Gluten-free?
Welp, you know that gluten-free cake isn’t going to be an affordable treat.
Oh, the price ding on removing wheat!
Ouch.
Did you know that you can purchase gluten-free donut holes in the freezer section of many supermarkets.
Is it just me or are you scared to pay a million dollars for gluten-free snacks because you got burned on a past purchase?
I am learning that the best move is to check the reviews before making anymore snack purchases. Here’s the page on gluten-free doughnut reviews to help you make your best decision.
How Can I Save Money at My Local Gluten-free Bakery?
If you aren’t using Groupons, you are missing out on some free money. Anytime that we eat or do anything local, we check to see if there are any deals on things like this. You just never know when the new up and coming bakery might be looking for a fresh way to promote their business.
What Can I Substitute for Cake if I’m Gluten-Free?
I found this useful gluten-free directory to help you find a gluten-free bakery near you.
Gluten-free cakes can be expensive though so I recommend you bake a cake yourself. I have some super easy gluten-free cake recipes to share with you that might just make the most perfect cakes.
I promise, these gluten-free cakes are as easy to put together as any other cake because I rely upon cake mixes for their creation.
Here are a few that our family has loved!
Best No-Bake Ghost Cake Idea (Fast and Easy)
Supplies Needed
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1 prepared cake
1 container of powdered sugar doughnut holes (I had enough in an assortment pack)
Roll of white tulle (over by the party/wedding favor supplies)
Black Decorating Icing small pieces cut off a stripe of candy corn, candy eyes, or small Halloween candy (like Mini M&M’s) for your eyes.
1 prepared cake
1 container of powdered sugar donut holes (I had enough in an assortment pack)
Roll of white tulle (over by the party/wedding favor supplies)
Black Decorating Icing (over by the cake decorating supplies/crafts), small pieces cut off a stripe of candy corn, candy eyes, or small Halloween candy (like Mini M&M’s) for your eyes.
Cookie Sticks(over by the cake decorating supplies/crafts)
White Twine
Scissors
Instructions
1. On a rimmed cookie sheet, insert the cookie stick into your doughnut hole.
2. Cut out two squares of tulle, approximately the same size, and angle them slightly. Fold them over your doughnut hole. Secure with a little white twine, making sure to bring the tulle down snugly over the top of the doughnut hole to make a level surface for your piping.
3. Pipe two eyes and a mouth on your doughnut hole. I found that getting the icing a little warm helped make the piping easier so keep that in mind!
4. Stick your ghosts on top of your cake.
Done.
How easy is that?
This cake was such a hit and I loved that it adds a homemade touch to a store-bought treat!
As you know, I’m pretty darn frugal, so I want to share a tip that might help you at your store.
Be sure to check the rear of your store (over by the dairy section usually) to see if there are any reduced to sell bakery items on a rolling cart.
It is there where I often spy prepared cakes and doughnuts that are perfect for sharing with guests or for rounding out a meal together with friends.
If you check there first, it is possible you might be able to score these treats for a fraction of the price that I paid.
I promise to not be jealous.
I look forward to sharing more fun Halloween ideas with you in the upcoming month and hope you love this festive (and easy) treat idea!
Don’t miss these other great ideas from MomAdvice.com:
How to Make Pumpkin Hand Pies
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