I have something spooktacular to share with you today! It’s an adorable and super easy to make Halloween Candy Cake. It’s made with supplies found at most grocery and discount stores. I picked my supplies up at Dollar General. This candy cake is a fun diy Halloween gift that you can make on the cheap.
Update: This was first published in October 2014, and has been recently updated with additional images. Can you believe Halloween is coming up next month?!
Here’s how to make a Halloween Candy Cake:
First gather your supplies.
Supplies:
1 round Halloween Tin with lid
1 round aluminum cake pan (they come in packs of 3)
black Duck Tape
2 rolls of Halloween Ribbon
(1) 9 -foot Die Cut Halloween Garland
3 bags of assorted Halloween candy (fun size candy bars are perfect)
1 bag lollipops or suckers
hot glue gun
scissors
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Directions:
1. Cover aluminum cake pan with Duck Tape. This step is optional, but I think the black looks better than the foil peeking through.
2. Turn aluminum cake pan upside down, and glue the bottom of the Halloween tin to the top of the cake pan.
3. Glue the garland around the bottom of the aluminum cake pan.
4. Starting with the Halloween tin, glue pieces of wrapped candy to the side of the tin, working your way around until completely covered. Fun size candy bars, placed vertically work perfectly.
5. Repeat step for on aluminum cake pan.
6. To cover the top of the cake, glue wrapped candies horizontally onto the top of the tin. I used candy bars of the same size and shape, and stacked them like dominoes around the outer top of the tin. See picture below. In the very center, place several lollipops.
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7. Tie ribbon around each layer of the cake, and make a bow. That’s it. Easy peasy!
Trick or treat. Smell my feet. Give me something good to eat. Just kidding!
I meant to say… Happy Halloween!
So what do you think? Are you ready to make your own Halloween Candy Cake?
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Crystal says
October 7, 2014 at 5:54 PMWhat a fun idea! This would make a great centerpiece at my kids’ Halloween party. Plus, you get to eat it after the party is over!
Crystal says
October 7, 2014 at 6:44 PMWhat a super cute idea!! I love it!!
Elizabeth Ferree says
October 7, 2014 at 6:48 PMI love this idea. I may borrow it to make my sis-in-law a bday gift. All week I’ve been wondering what to get her but I love this idea. 🙂 Thank you. My kids would of course love all the candy.
Digna D. says
October 7, 2014 at 8:23 PMWow, what a great idea. We are having a halloween party, that would make a great piece for our table.
robyn says
October 7, 2014 at 9:47 PMThis is SO cute. I’ve never made anything like it but love the idea.
Nolie says
October 7, 2014 at 9:52 PMI could totally go for a cake like that.
Wendy says
October 7, 2014 at 10:05 PMHow cute is that! That’s a great gift to bring to a Halloween party!
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
October 7, 2014 at 10:10 PMREALLY cute! I love that the insides of the ‘cake’ can be used for storage/baking when you are done!
Liz Mays says
October 7, 2014 at 10:36 PMWhat a great way to decorate! I want to bust open my bags of candy and do this.
Lisa says
October 7, 2014 at 11:20 PMThat cake is awesome!
Rachel says
October 8, 2014 at 12:50 AMAdorable. This would be perfect for our Scout’s Halloween party.
Kira says
October 8, 2014 at 12:58 AMThis reminds me, I need to go shopping for Halloween can’t believe it’s here already.
Melinda says
October 8, 2014 at 8:04 AMthat’s a great “You got Boo’d” gift. It’s something we do in our neighborhood
mellisa says
October 8, 2014 at 9:18 AMThat’s awesome!! I love Candy Cakes.
Jenn says
October 8, 2014 at 10:04 AMSuch a cute idea! It would be perfect for a school party!
Robin Gagnon says
October 8, 2014 at 10:16 AMI would be excited to get that & it isn’t a huge amount of candy. I’d put little toys in the tins.
Penelope Guzman says
October 8, 2014 at 11:00 AMWhat a great idea! And a fun treat for a kids party too.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
October 8, 2014 at 11:29 AMThat is pretty much the coolest thing ever. I want to make one of these.
Savannah miller says
October 8, 2014 at 11:29 AMMy kiddos would love to make this! I am so heading to my dollar stuff to get all the supplies 🙂
Kungphoo says
October 8, 2014 at 11:31 AMThat is really good looking cake.. This would be great idea for a kids party for sure!
Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says
October 8, 2014 at 12:28 PMOh my so dang cute would make for a perfect teacher’s present!
Raijean says
October 8, 2014 at 1:07 PMOk, I’m going to try this for my Halloween Party.
April says
October 8, 2014 at 1:33 PMWhat a cute idea! Dollar General has a great Halloween assortment this year.
Stephanie says
October 8, 2014 at 2:03 PMThis is too cute!! I love this idea.
Letty C. says
October 8, 2014 at 3:27 PMThis is awesome! I would make them for a centerpiece.
Emily says
October 8, 2014 at 4:40 PMThat is a crazy cute cake!
Julie says
October 8, 2014 at 5:33 PMMy kids would think a candy house was the coolest thing ever. I doubt I could get it put together without them eating everything, ha!
Nina Say says
October 8, 2014 at 5:46 PMAdorable! I can picture this being a huge hit in a classroom
HilLesha says
October 8, 2014 at 5:59 PMNow, that’s a cake that looks easy enough to make! 🙂
Erica Brooks says
October 8, 2014 at 8:05 PMWhat an awesome party centerpiece. My daughter would love to help me make this.
Crystal Green says
October 8, 2014 at 8:31 PMI love this idea a lot! I even think I could do this. I’d love to use this at a kids Halloween party.
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
October 8, 2014 at 8:34 PMThis is super cute! With all that leftover Halloween candy this will be a breeze!
Danielle Stewart says
October 8, 2014 at 9:21 PMWow! Great job. I love your pics and description! Often I turn away from crafty ideas, but this one looks totally doable. Thanks for sharing!
FamiGami says
October 8, 2014 at 11:51 PMI got all excited at the word cake but then found out it was a lie! lol, great display idea!
Taya says
October 9, 2014 at 1:57 AMThat is very cute and seems fun to make. Excellent to display for a party!
Roch says
October 9, 2014 at 3:19 AMThat’s absolutely adorable for Halloween! Kids would most especially appreciate that candy cake.
Karen W says
October 9, 2014 at 8:12 AMOMG That is so adorable and how easy to make! This would be a great project to work on with my girls. And then of course it would be even more fun taking apart and eating! Thanks. BEAUTIFUL job!
Laura MyNewestAddiction.com says
October 9, 2014 at 9:59 AMSERIOUSLY adorable!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
October 9, 2014 at 10:48 AMWhat a cute and fun idea to do with Halloween Candy. So cool and easy to make.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
October 9, 2014 at 11:28 AMThat’s adorable! I’m ready to make one!
becka says
October 9, 2014 at 11:33 AMI love the idea! That would make a perfect addition to our halloween party table!
April Smith Decheine says
October 9, 2014 at 12:35 PMThat is totally adorable, not sure it would last in my house, love the suckers, they are my favorite. It would look pretty on the table before guest arrive for a party.
Touristmeetstraveler says
October 9, 2014 at 12:40 PMKids would lose their mind for a candy cake like this!
jo says
October 9, 2014 at 1:44 PMWhat a very creative mind! I make cake, the real ones and I wouldn’t have thought of that!
Krystal says
October 9, 2014 at 3:04 PMThat is just darling! What a great idea, and it’s so simple and affordable to make. This is the perfect centerpiece for a Halloween get together.
Valerie Remy-Milora says
October 9, 2014 at 3:31 PMThat’s a super cure idea but way too much sugar for me 😉 Yep I’m the mom who opts for toys rather than candy but I’m sure this would be just as cute made from an assortment of toys.
Risa says
October 9, 2014 at 4:04 PMThat is cute and fun for a Halloween party! Thanks for sharing this idea!
Taylor says
October 9, 2014 at 9:24 PMOh my goodness! What a cute idea! I will totally be using this!
Melissa Smith says
October 10, 2014 at 4:59 PMWhat a neat idea! Not to mention absolutely perfect for our Halloween party!
Ty says
October 10, 2014 at 9:27 PMI made something similar last year but yours look so much better than mine lol.
Kristen says
October 10, 2014 at 10:00 PMWow candy overload this Halloween! cute!
Donna says
October 10, 2014 at 10:40 PMWhat a great idea! It would be perfect for a Halloween party!
Colleen says
October 11, 2014 at 11:02 PMI love it, such a cute idea.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
October 12, 2014 at 1:43 AMNice idea to use the tins. Then any left over can be easily stored 🙂
Katie says
October 12, 2014 at 3:51 PMI’ve never thought to make something like this before! How creative and fun for Halloween!
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
October 12, 2014 at 7:44 PMI think children everywhere would go mad for that candy cake! Neat idea!
Kait says
October 12, 2014 at 9:51 PMThat’s so cute! So fun for a classroom party!
Sarah @ Play 2 Learn with Sarah says
October 12, 2014 at 10:40 PMWhat a great idea!!! I think I’ll make it for my kids’ parties!
debra p says
October 13, 2014 at 12:27 AMThat is such a great idea! I bet the kids would just go crazy seeing that!
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October 13, 2014 at 7:51 AMPINNED!!! Great idea! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!
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Roe Clark says
October 13, 2014 at 9:50 PMAwesome!!! Love it…thank you for sharing 🙂
Julie says
October 16, 2014 at 5:40 AMThat is such a fun and clever idea, love it!
Julie Wood says
October 16, 2014 at 9:31 AMWOW! I have never seen a cake like this for Halloween, but I think it is a very creative cake and one that is so awesome! I want to make this awesome cake for my Halloween party!
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile says
October 16, 2014 at 5:48 PMWhat a fun idea and perfect for Halloween! Great cake! Pinned! Come link up at Treasure Box Tuesday.
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Terra Heck says
October 17, 2014 at 2:46 AMLove it! Very creative and festive for Halloween.
Jamie C. says
October 18, 2014 at 11:48 PMI am in LOVE with this! What a fun teacher gift this would be!! 🙂
Joanne T Ferguson says
October 19, 2014 at 3:32 AMG’day! LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing at our #SayGdayParty;
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lync says
October 19, 2014 at 1:02 PMThis is an ingenious idea for Halloween, birthdays or any time of year. Thanks for the inspiration!
Noreen Tibor says
October 19, 2014 at 2:10 PMWhat a nice idea and so.simple to do. Also seems to be pretty economical to make
Janet W. says
October 20, 2014 at 6:15 AMThis is such a cute and festive idea! Reminds me of a diaper cake, but instead made with candy!
Kimberly says
October 20, 2014 at 11:01 AMSuper cool! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Crystal Rogers Walker says
October 21, 2014 at 2:14 PMOMG I have never seen this what a great cake for parties or even for decorations, I am making this cake this weekend, thank you for such a cool idea
Shannon says
October 23, 2014 at 5:54 PMThis is so fun, great for Halloween. Thank you for sharing with us.
Deb P says
October 24, 2014 at 7:46 PMThis would be fun to do and to eat.
April Farley says
October 24, 2014 at 7:55 PMYou went and made that look so easy! Thank you for sharing! I love love love it! I pinned it also for safe keeping.
M.Clark says
October 24, 2014 at 11:06 PMI think the cake looks delicious and it’s a great idea. I am definitely ready to visit the Dollar General and make my own Halloween Candy Cake. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Debbie Welchert says
October 26, 2014 at 10:37 AMWhat great and cute idea. My grandchildren will have fun making these with me.
Yvette Figueroa says
October 26, 2014 at 1:10 PMThat’s awesome! I think I will make this for the school bake sale!
shawna durk says
October 29, 2014 at 9:39 PMThis is great. I so want to make these but, use a Christmas theme 😀
Lisa L says
October 30, 2014 at 1:07 AMThis is a great idea and anyone you give it to will be thrilled!
Alayna @AlaynasCreations says
September 28, 2015 at 10:51 AMWhat a fun idea! It would look great as party decor then double as party favors at the end 😉
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Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
September 28, 2015 at 11:54 AMThis is too cute! What a festive idea!
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Akaleistar says
October 1, 2015 at 12:14 PMWhat a fun way to use candy!
Emma says
October 2, 2015 at 6:53 AMProbably the least-healthy cake ever but…hey, isn’t that what Halloween is all about? lol! Awesome idea!
Denise/DIY Crush says
October 2, 2015 at 1:27 PMHey, stopping by from The Inspiration Gallery! LOVE this candy cake idea and would like to invite you to link up at my new party! Every Thursday at 7pm EST. Hope to see you there!
Rose Garden Malevik says
October 3, 2015 at 11:53 AMWOOW. I just say WOOW. that is a great job 🙂
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hannah says
September 18, 2017 at 8:51 PMoh what a neat idea! This would be something unusual to do at a kid’s party, only using a different theme for the colors or cake. They would love it.
Sara Zielinski says
September 20, 2017 at 12:32 PMThis looks like an easy and fun to make halloween candy cake!
Cynthia R says
September 20, 2017 at 2:22 PMWow I don’t know if they would be handle this candy cake, very cool looking.
Dana Matthews says
September 20, 2017 at 2:50 PMMy girls would have a blast putting this together. Sounds like a Saturday afternoon crafting project closer to Halloween. I love it’s so busy with colors!
Terra Heck says
October 1, 2017 at 2:19 AMI absolutely love this! It’s so fun and festive for Halloween. Thanks for the tutorial.
Dana Rodriguez says
October 3, 2017 at 2:05 PMThis is such a cute idea. Perfect for a Halloween party!
Julie Waldron says
October 21, 2017 at 3:47 PMI love this! It’s so cute & fun.
Chelle says
October 25, 2017 at 11:03 AMOMG…what a fun idea! Maybe you could use the wrappers only for a more permanent decoration? Nah probably would have candy residue. But I like this idea! thanks
Kimberly Flickinger says
November 1, 2017 at 1:42 PMThis is such a cute idea, will definitely keep this in mind for next year.
Susan Chester says
November 30, 2017 at 9:38 AMOh this is so cute. It would be perfect in my office at work! Of course it would be picked apart bit by bit. How fun!
Ryan Schenk says
January 26, 2018 at 1:59 AMThis is awesome. I just looked at this cake and think I will make one for my birthday next month. Due away with the basic cake and make a candy cake. Yes!
Jenn says
October 30, 2018 at 1:32 PMWhat a fun idea. Our girls would love a cake like this.
Terri S says
October 30, 2018 at 6:48 PMThis is super cute! My mind of cake!
Sarah L says
September 24, 2019 at 1:53 AMThat makes a fun decoration.