Description
These Witches Brew Halloween Cake Jars are layered with colorful cake, frosting, and spooky decorations. Perfect for parties, gifts, or festive treats on the go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on package)
- Purple, green, and black gel food coloring
- 2 cups buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs
- 8–10 small jars or clear cups
Instructions
- Prepare cake batter according to package instructions. Divide into 3 bowls and tint with purple, green, and black food coloring.
- Pour each color into separate baking pans (or bake in batches). Bake and let cool completely.
- Crumble each colored cake into separate bowls.
- Layer cake crumbles, frosting, and sprinkles in jars, alternating colors for a “witches brew” swirl effect.
- Top with candy eyeballs and extra sprinkles for a spooky finish.
- Seal jars with lids if making ahead or gifting. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Customize with your favorite frosting flavors or add gummy worms for extra creepiness!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked, Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: witches brew cake jars, halloween cake jars, halloween desserts, party treats, layered cake jars