How to Create a Spooky House Cake Topper for Halloween That Will Haunt Your Dreams, Get ready to elevate your Halloween cake game with a chilling DIY spooky house cake topper that will leave your guests in awe. Combine that with a semi-homemade purple, orange, and green three-layer Halloween cake and you have the perfect Halloween Centerpiece.

DIY Spooky House Cake Topper and Three Layer Halloween Cake

Are you ready to take your Halloween cake decorating skills to the next level? Imagine a haunted house cake topper that will send shivers down your spine and leave your guests in awe. This blog post will show you how to create a spooky house cake topper that will haunt your dreams this Halloween season. We have got you covered from a Dollar Tree dollhouse makeover to adding the finishing touches. Get ready to showcase your creativity and impress everyone at your Halloween party with this chilling DIY project.

How to Transform a Dollar Tree Dollhouse into a Haunted House Cake Topper

HALLOWEEN HOUSE CAKE TOPPER MATERIALS

To craft your spooky house cake topper, you will need a few materials to bring your haunted vision to life. Gather the supplies listed below. With these supplies in hand, you’ll be ready to move on to Step 1: Doll House Makeover. FULL PRINTABLE TUTORIAL BELOW ON HOW TO CARD

DOLLHOUSE MAKEOVER MATERIALS

Dollar Tree Doll House (from Dollar Tree)
Sponge Brush
Mod Podge
Black Paint
Silver and Gold Rub ‘n Buff
Vellum
Battery Operated Purple Mini Lights (from Dollar Tree)
Optional: Bat Rings (from Dollar Tree)
A piece of thin cardboard (cereal box) cut the size of the bottom of the house.

STEP 1: DOLL HOUSE MAKEOVER

PAINT HOUSE WITH MOD PODGE (this will help the paint have something to grab onto). THE MOD PODGE DRIES CLEAR.

IT ONLY TAKES A TINY BIT OF RUB ‘N BUFF.

ADD SMUDGES OF SIVER AND GOLD RUB ‘N BUFF.

Paint the entire house with Mod Podge and let it dry. Adding a coat of Mod Podge before the paint will allow for an even coat without smudging.
Give the house a good coat of black acrylic paint and a sponge brush.
Once the paint is dry, add smudges of gold and silver and rub ‘n buff. TIP: If you get too much of the gold or silver, add a smudge of black paint over the rub and buff.
Cut pieces of vellum to fit the interior portion of the windows. Hot glue vellum in place. Avoid getting glue on the open window portion and only around the interior edge.
Cut the ring portion from the bats and hot glue it to the roof of the house.
Add the purple lights to the inside of the house. TIP: Tape the lights down to make sure they stay by the windows.
With your dollhouse transformed into haunted a dwelling, you’re now ready to move on to assembling the final spooky scene for your Halloween cake.

STEP 2: MAKE THE HALLOWEEN CAKE

HALLOWEEN THREE LAYER CAKE AND CHOCOLATE FROSTING INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in recipe card

2 (15.25 ounce) white cake mixes
1½ cups water
8 large egg white
1 cup oil
purple, green, and orange gel food coloring
2 cups vegetable shortening
2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
6 cups powdered sugar
14 tablespoons milk
4 cups ground Oreo crumbs (1½ packages of Oreo Thins)

SEMI-HOMEMADE HALLOWEEN CAKE INSTRUCTIONS

Spray the bottom of three 9-inch cake pans, line with cut circles of parchment paper, spray the sides and tops of the parchment paper, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mixes, water, egg whites, and oil until no lumps are present and the batter is creamy.
Divide batter into three medium bowls (about 3 cups of batter per bowl).
Add purple gel food coloring to one bowl of batter, green to the next, and orange to the last. Stir until the color is combined.
Pour one color per prepared pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Place pans on a cooling rack to cool completely.

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MY FAVORITE GEL FOOD COLORING

No more storing bottles and bottles of gel food coloring! I found this kit at Walmart. The kits come in pastel and vibrant. Six bottles are all you need to create a multitude of colors!

Create custom color palettes for cake batter, icing, and more in vibrant or pastel shades with this food coloring set
Bottles are designed to disperse the same size drop every time for optimal color
Use the QuickCount chart to find the perfect color combinations or create your own

TIME-SAVING CAKE DECORATING TIP

Once the cake layers have completely cooled, trim off the tops of the cake layers to create a nice flat surface. Wrap the layers up in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze until ready to decorate. This step will allow you to skip the crumb coat but isn’t necessary.

DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS

Add the shortening, cocoa powder, sugar, and milk.
Beat on medium-high until the frosting is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Add a swipe of frosting to the cake plate or cardboard piece, and place the purple cake layer onto the cake place or cake cardboard.
Add frosting to the top of the purple cake layer, place the orange cake layer on top, add a layer of frosting to the top of the orange cake layer, and add the green cake layer on top of the orange cake layer.
Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
While the frosting is soft, press Oreo crumbs to the sides and top of the cake. NOTE: I let the crumbs pile up at the bottom to hide the cardboard cake board.

STEP3: DECORATING YOUR SEMI-HOMEMADE HALLOWEEN CAKE

Now that the haunted house is finished and the cake is done, it’s time to move on to decorating your cake.

CAKE DECORATING SUPPLIES-full printable instructions included in the recipe card below

CUT THE RING PORTION OFF.

BEFORE DECORATING, ADD THE CARDBOARD BARRIOR. CUT THE SIZE OF THE DOLLHOUSE.

CHOCOLATE ROCKS FROM MICHAELS CRAFT STORE.

DIY haunted house
orange and black chocolate rocks (from Michaels Craft Store)
small party favor size (2) black and (1) purple porcupine balls (from Dollar Tree)
6-appetizer sticks or small pretzel sticks
brown gel food coloring
9 (7½-inch) skewers
paper cut-outs (moon, bats, and trees)
thin black wire (26 gauge from Dollar Tree)
a piece of thin cardboard the shape of the dollhouse (like from a cereal box)
low-temperature glue gun
PRINTABLE CUT-OUTS (see below for instructions)

IS THERE ANOTHER OPTION FOR MAKING THE BUSHES?

I LOVE THE WHIMSICAL LOOK!

If you are having a hard time finding the porcupine balls (I found mine at Dollar Tree). Another option would be artificial plants. I recommend using a plastic plant cut into small pieces. I love the whimsy look of the balls and the colors.

CAKE DECORATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use a sharp knife and a cutting board to cut the porcupine balls in half. These balls serve as bushes for the yard.
Add a dollop of brown gel food coloring to a paper towel (wear gloves) and paint the appetizer sticks and skewers with the gel. Wipe off any excess, and place on a piece of wax paper to dry.
Print and cut the moon, bats, and trees. NOTE: The trees come in two sizes, small and large. You can make medium-sized trees by stacking two small trees. Stack two large trees to create tall trees. SCROLL DOWN FOR THE FREE PRINTABLE COLLECTION↓
Glue bat cutouts to pieces of thin black wire (26 gauge from Dollar Tree)
Make a cone from the tree cutouts and tape closed.
I made three large trees (2 large tree pieces stacked together on one skewer), three medium trees ( 2 small tree pieces stacked together on one skewer), and two small trees.
Place the cardboard cut out where you would like the house to be positioned.
Carefully place the house (with the lights inside) on top of the cardboard.
Position the moon and trees.
Add bats from the back.
Make the rock path, and add the bushes and fence.

CAN I USE WOOD STAIN INSTEAD OF BROWN GEL FOOD COLORING?

NO, the products will be touching the frosting. To keep everything food safe you MUST use gel food coloring.

MAKING THE TREE

ADDING THE FINISHING TOUCHES

Paying attention to details will elevate your Halloween cake from ordinary to extraordinary, leaving your guests in awe of your creativity. With the finishing touches in place, your Halloween spooky house cake will be the centerpiece of your Halloween celebration, haunting the dreams of all who lay eyes on it.

FREE Print and Cut Downloadable Supplies

Create a spooky forest with these easy-to-print and cut trees. The trees come in two sizes large and small. Stack two large trees to make one XL tree or stack two small trees to make one medium tree. Instructions are included as a download. Below are downloads for small paper trees, large paper trees, spooky sky moon and clouds, and bats.

HOW TO MAKE PAPER TREES SUPPLIES LIST- click on the links below for the free printable trees, instructions, moon, and bats.

cardstock paper
scissors
optional folding tool
scotch tape
skewers (7½-inches)
brown gel food coloring
disposable gloves

LARGE PAPER TREES
SMALL PAPER TREES
PAPER TREE INSTRUCTIONS
SPOOKY SKY MOON, CLOUDS, AND BATS CAKE TOPPER-tape the cut out to a 7½-inch skewer. BATS-hot glue each bat to a piece of black 26 gauge wire.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE FREE HALLOWEEN PRINTABLE COLLECTIONS

How to Transform a Dollar Tree Dollhouse into a Haunted House Cake Topper

Yield: 1 Haunted House Cake Topper

Materials

doll house (from Dollar Tree)
mod podge
black paint
silver and gold rub 'n buff
vellum (1 sheet)
a piece of thin cardboard cur the size of the bottom of the house (a cereal box works)
thin plastic bat rings
purple mini lights (found at Dollar Tree)

Tools

sponge brush
scissors
low temperature glue gun
glue sticks

Instructions

Paint the entire house with Mod Podge and let it dry. Adding a coat of Mod Podge before the paint will allow for an even coat without smudging.
Give the house a good coat of black acrylic paint and a sponge brush.
Once the paint is dry, add smudges of gold and silver and rub 'n buff. TIP: If you get too much of either the gold or silver, simply add a smudge of black paint over the rub and buff.
Cut pieces of vellum to fit the interior portion of the windows. Hot glue vellum in place. Try to avoid getting glue on the open window portion and only around the interior edge.
Cut the ring portion from the bats and hot glue it to the roof of the house.
Add the purple lights to the inside of the house. TIP: Tape the lights down to make sure they stay by the windows.

MORE HALLOWEEN PARTY FOOD IDEAS

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In just a few simple steps, you can transform a dollhouse into a spine-chilling cake topper that will leave a lasting impression on your Halloween guests. So grab your materials, unleash your creativity, and get ready to bring your spooky house cake topper to life. It’s time to show off your skills and make this Halloween one to remember. Happy haunting!🎃Sheryl

Halloween Three Layer Cake and Chocolate Frosting

Yield: 1 (9-inch) Three Layer Cake

Ingredients

For the Layered Cake:

2 (15.25 ounce) white cake mixes
1½ cups water
8 large egg white
1 cup oil
purple, green, and orange gel food coloring

For the Chocolate Frosting:

2 cups vegetable shortening
2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
6 cups powdered sugar
14 tablespoons milk

For the Topping:

4 cups ground Oreo crumbs (1½ packages of Oreo Thins)

Decorating Your Semi-Homemade Halloween Cake:

DIY haunted house
orange and black chocolate rocks (from Michaels Craft Store)
small party favor size (2) black and (1) purple porcupine balls (from Dollar Tree)
6-appetizer sticks or small pretzel sticks
brown gel food coloring
9 (7½-inch) skewers
paper cut-outs (moon, bats, and trees)
thin black wire (26 gauge from Dollar Tree)
a piece of thin cardboard the shape of the dollhouse (like from a cereal box)
low-temperature glue gun
PRINTABLE CUT-OUTS (see blog post for instructions)

Instructions

Semi-Homemade Cake:

Spray the bottom of three 9-inch cake pans, line with cut circles of parchment paper, spray the sides and tops of the parchment paper, and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mixes, water, egg whites, and oil until no lumps are present and the batter is creamy.
Divide batter into three medium bowls (about 3 cups of batter per bowl).
Add purple gel food coloring to one bowl of batter, green to the next, and orange to the last. Stir until the color is combined.
Pour one color per prepared pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Place pans on a cooling rack to cool completely.

Dark Chocolate Frosting:

Add the shortening, cocoa powder, sugar, and milk.
Beat on medium-high until the frosting is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Add a swipe of frosting to the cake plate or cardboard piece, and place the purple cake layer onto the cake place or cake cardboard.
Add frosting to the top of the purple cake layer, place the orange cake layer on top, add a layer of frosting to the top of the orange cake layer, and add the green cake layer on top of the orange cake layer.
Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
While the frosting is soft, press Oreo crumbs to the sides and top of the cake. NOTE: I let the crumbs pile up at the bottom to hide the cardboard cake board.

Oreo Cookie Coating:

Place half the Oreo cookies into a food processor and process until the cookies reach a fine crumb. Repeat for remaining cookies. Set aside.

Decorating the Cake:

Use a sharp knife and a cutting board to cut the porcupine balls in half. These balls serve as bushes for the yard.
Add a dollop of brown gel food coloring to a paper towel (wear gloves) and paint the appetizer sticks and skewers with the gel. Wipe off any excess, and place on a piece of wax paper to dry.
Print and cut the moon, bats, and trees. NOTE: The trees come in two sizes, small and large. You can make medium-sized trees by stacking two small trees. Stack two large trees to create tall trees. Refer to the Blog Post for the printable trees and moon.
Glue bat cutouts to pieces of thin black wire (26 gauge from Dollar Tree).
Make a cone from the tree cutouts and tape closed.
I made three large trees (2 large tree pieces stacked together on one skewer), three medium trees ( 2 small tree pieces stacked together on one skewer), and two small trees.
Place the cardboard cut out where you would like the house to be positioned.
Carefully place the house (with the lights inside) on top of the cardboard.
Position the moon and trees.
Add bats from the back.
Make the rock path, and add the bushes and fence.

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