Keto Ghost Bundt Cakes

Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published October 3, 2021 • Updated February 2, 2026

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These mini ghost cakes are a fun keto Halloween dessert I've made for years, light vanilla cakes drizzled with a sugar-free glaze and topped with candy eyes to keep things festive without turning it into a sugar overload.

Every October I get the same request from my kids: “Can we bake something spooky?”

And every year I try to deliver something that feels festive without turning Halloween into a sugar free-for-all that leaves everyone wired and cranky before trick-or-treating.

Sadly, my kids are older now, but these little ghost cakes were born out of that exact challenge.

white chocolate drizzled down mini bundt cakes with eyes

They’re mini vanilla cakes baked in a bundt pan, drizzled with a simple white chocolate glaze, and finished with candy eyes so they actually look like ghosts. I’ve made these multiple times over the years, tweaking the batter so they stay moist, release cleanly from the pan, and don’t dry out once they cool…which is surprisingly tricky with keto baking.

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Keto Ghost Bundt Cakes

Prep 15m Cook 25m Total 40m 12 servings

Ingredients

Step by Step Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1
Preheat oven and prepare bundt pans

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a mini bundt cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.

red 325 degree oven light
2
Combine dry ingredients

Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

mixing almond flour with a wire whisk
Ingredients for this step
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
3
Cream butter and sweetener

In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add sugar-free sweetener and mix until smooth and fluffy.

creaming butter with an electric mixer
Ingredients for this step
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar free sweetener
4
Add remaining ingredients

Add melted white chocolate, eggs, sour cream and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix until combined. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

mixing cake batter with an electric mixer
Tip Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring well between each round, until mostly melted. Keep stirring until smooth, as the residual heat will finish melting the chocolate without overheating or seizing it.
Ingredients for this step
  • 1/2 cup sugar free white chocolate chips
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
5
Bake

Using a spoon, add batter into the mini bundt cavities. Bake at 325 degrees F for about 25 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cook for a few minutes before removing the bundt cakes from the mold.

cake batter in bundt cake molds
6
Make them spooky

Decorate each cake by drizzling melted white chocolate over the top and add two candy eyes to make them ghosts.

adding candy eyes to small bundt cakes drizzled with white chocolate
Nutrition Per Serving 1 bundt cake
338 Calories
30g Fat
6.5g Protein
3.3g Net Carbs
11.6g Total Carbs
12 Servings
Nutrition disclaimer

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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Why these ingredients work together

Keto baking isn’t about swapping one ingredient for another and hoping for the best. Each piece has a job:

  • Almond flour gives richness and structure
  • Coconut flour adds stability and moisture control
  • Eggs provide lift and binding since there’s no gluten
  • Fat (butter or oil) keeps the crumb soft after cooling

Traditional cakes rely on gluten and sugar for structure and moisture retention. When you remove those, you have to rebuild the system differently. This recipe does that without tasting like “diet food,” which was my non-negotiable from the start. It’s a low-carb cake that actually tastes like cake.

Common problems and how to avoid them

Cakes sticking to the pan

Mini bundt pans need aggressive greasing. I use a pastry brush to get into every groove. Spraying lightly is not enough here.

Dense or gummy texture

This usually means too much coconut flour or overbaking. Pull the cakes as soon as the centers are set and spring back lightly.

Cakes collapsing after cooling

That’s a sign they were underbaked or removed too quickly. Let them rest in the pan for about 10 minutes before unmolding.

Glaze sliding off

If the cakes are warm, the glaze will disappear. Let them cool completely before drizzling.

Make ahead, storage & freezing tips

I’ve tested these every way possible, because Halloween is already chaotic enough.

  • Make ahead: Bake the cakes up to 2 days in advance and store unfrosted in an airtight container.
  • Freeze: The unfrosted cakes freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before glazing.
  • After glazing: Once decorated, store in a single layer in the fridge for up to 3 days.

I don’t recommend freezing them after adding the glaze. The texture of the chocolate changes once thawed, and low carb chocolate glazes are especially finicky after freezing.

About the Author
Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis, she has over 14 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism.

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