7 Spooky treats for a Halloween feast

Halloween is around the corner, so we’re sharing our best spooky-themed treats to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for fun recipes for the kids to make, trick-or-treat goodie bag spoils, or even a traditional toffee apple recipe for Halloween party guests – we’ve got you covered with our 7 must-try desserts.

‘Friendly ghost’ meringues in a death-by-chocolate mousse graveyard with peanut butter tombstones

Ghoulish sweets come to life with this spooky display of ghost meringues and peanut butter tombstones. They’re fun for kids and adults alike!

Black sesame whoopie pies

What would Halloween be without spiders? These chocolate spider treats double as both spooky decorations and delicious party treats. And there’s simply nothing better than chocolate disguised as a spooky-themed treats.

Wicked toffee-apple cake with caramel peanut-brittle buttercream and snow-white apples

A sticky and sweet delight perfect for your Halloween centrepiece. It’s dripping with toffee sauce for a fairytale aesthetic that draws you in.

Cookie monster milkshake

A creamy, chocolatey milkshake is a fun (and delicious) treat for the kids to make on Halloween.

Dark chocolate-glazed black cat doughnuts

Make these cool cats for the kiddies’ Halloween party table. They’re easy to make by turning store-bought doughnuts into black cats – a magical transformation of regular doughnut into spooky-themed treats.

Recipe and styling: Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph: Dylan Swart

Black velvet brushstroke cake with burnt vanilla icing

Dark glamour radiates from this boo-tiful black velvet cake. If you’re looking for something a little more classic for your Halloween table, this cake is it.