No-Bake TreatsNo. 8058 · The 2026 edition
Make This No-Bake Mummy Sponge Cake Recipe For An Easy Halloween Dessert
Transform your Halloween table with this spooky yet simple no-bake mummy sponge cake! Using a clever steaming method, you'll create a moist, fluffy cake that's perfect for decorating. With just a few
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This no-bake mummy sponge cake offers a fun and easy way to celebrate Halloween without turning on the oven. By steaming the batter in a large pot, you achieve a tender cake that is then trimmed and decorated with white and chocolate frostings to resemble a classic mummy. The recipe includes tips for creating realistic bandages and adding a crumbly 'dust' effect for a spooky presentation. Perfect for parties or as a festive treat, this dessert combines simple baking techniques with creative decorating for a memorable Halloween dessert.
Ingredients
Directions
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat them with an electric mixer until they become light and airy.
- Gradually pour in the powdered sugar while the mixer is running, ensuring it blends completely.
- Sift the flour and baking powder over the mixture, then drizzle in the melted butter and vanilla. Stir everything together until the batter is thick, smooth, and glossy.
- Coat an 8-inch round pan with butter, then dust the interior with a light layer of flour to keep the cake from adhering to the sides.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased pan.
- Set a large, wide pot on the stove and add a few tablespoons of oil to the base. Position a heat-resistant stand, such as the rim of a springform pan, in the center of the pot. Warm the setup over medium heat for approximately five minutes.
- Gently lower the cake pan onto the heated stand inside the pot. This step requires care to avoid spills. Secure the lid on the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the cake steam for 45 to 50 minutes. At the 45-minute mark, test for doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center; it should emerge clean.
- Lift the cake out of the pot and let it rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges and invert the pan to release the cake, allowing it to cool fully on the rack.
- Trim the vertical sides of the cooled cake to create a cylindrical shape, keeping the top and bottom layers intact. Set the trimmed scraps aside.
- For a spooky effect, coat the cake in chocolate frosting first to establish a dark base. Then, use a flat oblong tip (such as a Wilton #104) to pipe white frosting across the surface in horizontal strips, mimicking bandages. Press two large candy eyeballs into the top layer.
- Crumble the reserved cake scraps by hand or in a blender to create 'dust.' Sprinkle this crumb mixture around the base of the cake. Present the finished mummy on a festive platter, slice, and enjoy!
