30 of the best Halloween cakes for the ultimate spooky treat

Halloween typically revolves around finding the best costumes, creating some DIY decorations and throwing a October 31 party, and after the past 18 months we've had we're buzzing to focus all our attention on food, decor and fancy dress - aka the dream combo.

So, why not use this year as an opportunity to bake a Halloween cake? These suggestions make perfect centrepieces at a dinner party, or even just because you fancy baking. Because honestly, who needs a genuine reason to get on board with a cake?

These Halloween cakes are equal parts trick or treat, and range from easy to hard. So whether you fancy a Halloween cake recipe inspired by spiders or ghosts; witches or pumpkins - or even an incredible Frankenstein creation, we've got you covered.

And let's not stop at the Halloween cakes. How about Halloween biscuits? Pumpkin carving ideas? Even cute Halloween lights to decorate your interiors with? The options are endless. Even if you're not trick or treating or scaring your friends with your mega outfit ('I'm a mouse, duh!'), you can still mark October 31st with a nice bite.