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A set of spooky Halloween cake jars decorated with witch hats, candy eyes, and vibrant orange and purple layers, perfect for a festive scare and sweet treat.

Spooky & Sweet Halloween Cake Jars: Easy Witches Brew Dessert!

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Celebrate Halloween with these Spooky & Sweet Halloween Cake Jars, featuring layered desserts that are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or festive treat bags, these easy Witches Brew-inspired jars combine colorful frosting, cake layers, and creepy decorations for a fun and festive dessert experience.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 box of vanilla or chocolate cake mix
  • Prepared frosting (purple, green, or orange for a spooky effect)
  • Jars or clear dessert cups
  • Food coloring (purple, green, black, orange)
  • Gummy worms, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles for decoration
  • Optional: whipped cream or mascarpone for added creaminess

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake according to the package instructions and let it cool completely.
  2. Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to create vibrant spooky hues, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Crumble the cooled cake into individual jars, then add a layer of colored frosting. Repeat layering until the jars are full, ending with frosting on top.
  4. Decorate the top with gummy worms, candy eyeballs, or sprinkles to enhance the creepy theme.

Notes

  • Store the assembled jars in an airtight container or seal with a lid. Refrigerate for up to 2 days for freshness.
  • For longer storage, freeze the jars (without decorations) and add decorations just before serving.
  • You can customize the frosting colors and decorations to match your Halloween theme.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, Layering, Decorating
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg