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10 ‘Gram-Worthy Treats From Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights

There’s even a dessert for PSL lovers.

by Lara Walsh
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It’s officially the spookiest time of the year, and for many, that means heading to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, Florida.

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No trip to the event’s bone-chilling haunted houses — which are inspired by the likes of The Haunting of Hill House and Beetlejuice — would be complete without some eerie treats to keep you fueled during all the scares, and Universal Orlando has got you covered.

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In honor of Halloween Horror Nights’ 30th anniversary, Universal Studios is serving up some spooky ‘Gram-worthy treats inspired by characters like the Bride of Frankenstein and Jack the Clown. Here are this year's 10 most head-turning desserts, all of which you can get at the park through Oct. 31.

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Graveyard Cupcake

Where: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

This treat ups the ante on your classic chocolate cupcake with swirls of green and purple vanilla buttercream frosting, gummy worms, and an RIP tombstone made out of white chocolate. The icing on the cake is some cookie crumble on top.

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Frankenstein Cupcake

Where: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

This cupcake is a cute ode to Frankenstein’s monster. The chocolate delicacy is topped with lime green vanilla buttercream to resemble the character’s face and sugar crystals for his hair. Chocolate bolts, which look just like metal screws, are the final touch.

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Jack The Clown Mason Jar Treat

Where: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

If you want a snack you can enjoy while you walk to all the haunted houses, this treat’s for you. It has layers of chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream, and caramel sauce mixed with decorative sprinkles.

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Bride Wedding Cake

Where: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

An homage to the Bride of Frankenstein, this cake is made of white chocolate filled with vanilla sponge and then topped with an Italian buttercream frosting. The finishing touch is a black and white dark chocolate decorative topping — a nod to the Bride’s signature hair — that encompasses a jelly-like raspberry filling.

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Chance Mason Jar Treat

Where: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

Don’t leave your sugar cravings to chance with this special mason jar treat for red velvet cake lovers. This dessert features layers of red velvet cake, chocolate cream cheese buttercream, a teal-colored piping gel, and white sprinkles.

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Bride of Frankenstein’s Swirl

Where: Bride of Frankenstein Food Booth

If you’re looking for an ice cream that’s a notch above your classic vanilla or chocolate, try out this Bride of Frankenstein-inspired offering. An homage to the character’s classic ‘do, it features swirls of black sesame seed and vanilla ice cream that’s served in a black cocoa-flavored waffle cone.

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Pumpkin Cocoa Bomb

Where: Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida

PSL lovers will want to get their hands on the incredibly ‘Gram-worthy Pumpkin Cocoa Bomb, which resembles a miniature pumpkin. The dessert is made of dark chocolate and filled with a hot chocolate mix, pumpkin spice flavoring, and marshmallows. You can also get a cocoa bomb that looks like a black cauldron for the same price ($10).

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Dracula's Kiss Voodoo Doughnut

Where: Voodoo Doughnuts at Universal CityWalk

A yeast doughnut that’s been tossed in powdered sugar, the Dracula’s Kiss Voodoo Doughnut features a cherry filling that spills out à la blood when you take a bite.

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Bride of Frankenstein Voodoo Doughnut

Where: Voodoo Doughnuts at Universal CityWalk

Fans of chocolate and vanilla can get the best of both worlds with this marbled cake doughnut that’s dipped in melted chocolate and vanilla icing to resemble the Bride of Frankenstein’s signature ‘do.

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Jack’d Doughnut Slider

Where: Jack the Clown Food Booth

Enjoy a mix of sweet and savory with the popular Jack’d Doughnut Slider, which is making its return at the Jack the Clown food booth. The beef patty, which is topped with bacon jam and gooey American cheese, is sandwiched between two bourbon-flavored glazed doughnuts.

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