Rachael’s Kitchen Horror Movie Cupcakes, £42
For those who like their Halloween celebrations with a side order of slasher movie, these gloriously gruesome cupcakes should do the trick. A homage to the horror genre, they're just the thing for a fright-night film marathon. Perhaps best kept away from the very youngest trick-or-treaters.
Lola’s Cupcakes Halloween Mini Cupcake Box, £28.20
Frightening things can come in small packages too. Lola's miniature Halloween cupcakes are made for parties where little hands are apt to make off with several treats at once. Pop them on a cake stand and watch them disappear. Spooky.
Fortnum & Mason Pumpkin Patch Marzipan, £12.95
Trust Fortnum's to show all the other pumpkins how it’s done. These sweet little marzipan creations are almost too pretty to eat, though we suspect that particular reservation won't last long. A lovely little present for those who prefer All Hallows Eve to be a sweet, rather than terrifying, affair.
Biscuiteers Haunted House Biscuit Tin, £39.95
Nobody does a beautifully decorated biscuit quite like Biscuiteers, and its haunted house offering is a case in point. Almost criminally pretty, these hand-iced confections are the sort of thing you might hesitate to bite into. Almost. The decorative tin, though, is a keeper.
Little Cake Co Little Halloween Box, £24.75
If you're hosting a gathering of miniature witches, vampires and ghosts, a box of Halloween-themed cakes is unlikely to go unappreciated. These sweet little creations bring a welcome dose of whimsy to proceedings – all without the need for wielding a piping bag.
Doughnut Time Halloween Special Doughnut Gift Box, £39
There is nothing restrained about Doughnut Time, and Halloween is hardly the occasion to start exercising moderation. Its special-edition box is one for those who believe that a doughnut should be a properly extravagant thing. Bring napkins, and plenty of them.
Ladurée Moonlit Halloween 8 Macarons Gift Box, £35
Halloween, but make it Parisian. Ladurée's Moonlit Halloween box brings a little Gallic sophistication to the usual business of ghosts and ghouls, with eight macarons presented in suitably atmospheric packaging. Just the thing for a grown-up Halloween supper – ideally accompanied by a glass of something sparkling.
Dough Girl Full Midnight Monster Cookies n Cream Pie, £40
And now for something a little more monstrous. Dough Girl's Midnight Monster Cookies n Cream Pie is a suitably over-the-top centrepiece for the Halloween table, with enough indulgence to satisfy even the most rabidly monstrous sweet tooth. Cut into generous slices and prepare for a sugar rush, supernatural style.
FAQs: Halloween Cakes & Sweet Treats
Where can I order Halloween cakes in the UK?
There are plenty of independent bakeries and specialist cake makers offering Halloween treats for delivery. Lola's Cupcakes, Rachael's Kitchen and Little Cake Co are all worth investigating for suitably spooky cakes, while Biscuiteers specialises in beautifully decorated biscuits.
What are the best Halloween treats for a children's party?
Mini cupcakes, decorated biscuits and doughnuts are particularly good choices for children's Halloween parties, not least because they're easy to serve without plates or cutlery. For younger children, it's worth choosing playful pumpkins and friendly ghosts over anything too gruesome.
Can I order Halloween treats for delivery?
Yes. Many specialist bakeries offer nationwide or selected-area delivery, although availability and delivery charges vary. Halloween is a particularly busy period, so it's worth ordering ahead and checking that your chosen treats will arrive in time.
What Halloween sweet treats make good gifts?
Beautifully packaged biscuits, macarons and marzipan make lovely alternatives to the usual bags of sweets. Biscuiteers' decorative tins, Ladurée's macarons and Fortnum & Mason's marzipan pumpkins are particularly appealing for adults.
How far in advance should I order Halloween cakes?
As early as possible, particularly if you're ordering for a party on 31 October. Limited-edition Halloween collections can sell out, and some bakeries require several days' notice for preparation and delivery. Check individual ordering deadlines before committing.
