Devilishly Dark Halloween Desserts


Get ready to be spooked by these terrifyingly tasty treats, perfect for any Halloween party.


Published: September 5, 2024 · Modified: February 21, 2025 by Jennifer Ryan

A selection of dark and black Halloween desserts

Sink your teeth into these 13 deliciously dark Halloween desserts!

Calling all ghouls and goblins with a sweet tooth! Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a spooky spread of dark and delightful desserts? We’ve conjured up a chillingly good collection of treats, from creepy crawly cupcakes to bubbling witches’ cauldrons. Whether you’re a baking pro or a kitchen novice, there’s a frightfully fun recipe for everyone. So, grab your broomsticks and mixing bowls, and let’s get baking!

1. Black Candy Apples

Black candy apples are a simple yet spooky Halloween treat that’s perfect for kids and adults alike.

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2. Vegan Oreo Bat Cupcakes

Get ready for a spooky sweet treat! The vegan Oreo bat cupcakes recipe combines fluffy chocolate cupcakes with a creamy Oreo buttercream frosting and adorable Oreo bat toppers. With just a few simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can whip up these frightful delights perfect for Halloween parties or any spooky occasion.

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3. Spider Web Cake

This Halloween cake is a festive and frightening treat. Layer colorful sponge cake with chocolate buttercream and black sugar glaze, then add spooky marshmallow spider webs for a terrifying twist.

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4. Black Cocoa Brownies

The recipe for black cocoa brownies involves combining melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, black cocoa powder, and salt, then baking the batter until cooked through. The brownies are best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

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5. Halloween Spider Cupcakes

These creepy crawly spider cupcakes are simple to make and taste delicious. Perfect for Halloween parties, they’re topped with Oreos and candy for a spooky touch.

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6. Black Macarons

These black macarons are a striking Halloween treat filled with a tri-colored Ermine Buttercream in purple, orange, and green, topped with festive sprinkles. Perfect for a spooky yet elegant dessert!

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7. Spider Web Cupcakes

These Halloween cupcakes are a creepy delight. With dark chocolate frosting, intricate white chocolate webs, and a gummy spider on top, they’re both terrifying and tasty. They’re easy to make and perfect for a spooky party.

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8. Brimstone Bread

Brimstone bread is a striking Halloween treat featuring red-tinted bread rolls topped with a dramatic black, cracked crust. This devilishly creative recipe combines eerie aesthetics with delicious flavor, perfect for adding a spooky touch to your Halloween table!

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9. Witches Cauldron cupcakes

These Halloween cupcakes are a spooky delight. With dark chocolate frosting, liquorice lace rims, and green glaze icing, they look like bubbling witches’ cauldrons. They’re easy to make and perfect for a Halloween party.

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10. Cauldron Oreo Pudding Parfaits

These cauldron Oreo pudding parfaits are a fun and easy no-bake Halloween dessert featuring layers of green-tinted vanilla pudding and crushed Oreos, topped with candy eyes for a spooky, whimsical treat perfect for any festive occasion!

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11. Black Velvet Cupcakes

These black velvet cupcakes are perfect for Halloween, offering a moist, tender texture and rich Oreo-like flavor from black cocoa powder, topped with a decadent black cream cheese frosting. Ideal for festive gatherings!

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12. Black Cocoa Halloween Layer Cake

This black cocoa Halloween layer cake is the ultimate spooky treat, featuring rich black cocoa cake layers, creamy black cocoa buttercream, and topped with fun marshmallow spiderwebs and ghost meringue cookies. Perfect for a Halloween party!

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13. Black Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

These black velvet cheesecake cookies are a decadent Halloween treat with an Oreo-like flavor, combining chewy, extra dark chocolate cookies with a creamy cheesecake center. Perfect for spooky season!

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A selection of dark and black Halloween desserts

Dark Halloween Recipes

Jennifer Ryan
A chilling collection of dark Halloween desserts awaits! From creepy crawlies to bubbling brews, these treats are perfect for adding a touch of terror to your festivities.
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Tiempo de Prep 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, British
Servings 1
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Pick your favorite dark Halloween recipes.
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  • Gather all the required ingredients.
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  • Prepare and cook your dark Halloween recipes and have a very spooky Halloween.
    Spider web cake with scary Halloween spider candy

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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