Keto Ghost Bundt Cakes

Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published October 3, 2021 • Updated January 21, 2026

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These mini ghost cakes are a fun 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.

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.

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 low-carb baking.

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Ingredients

Step by Step Instructions

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Why these ingredients work together

Low-carb 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 goal.

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.

Nutritional information & Macros

Nutrition Information

Keto Ghost Bundt Cakes

Servings: 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
Fat 30g
Protein 6.5g
Total Carbs 11.6g
Net Carbs 3.3g

About Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis and a Pharm.D., she has over 11 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism. She is the author of the Protein Packed cookbook, published by Victory Belt Publishing.

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