The Beetlejuice Buttercream Board features bold, colorful stripes of buttercream inspired by the iconic movie. Perfect for Halloween or themed parties, it’s a fun and creative way to decorate cakes and desserts.

Beetlejuice-inspired buttercream board with black, white, purple, and green striped frosting.
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The Beetlejuice Buttercream Board is a striking and playful way to bring a spooky, fun theme to your desserts.

With bold black, white, purple, and green stripes, this buttercream design captures the essence of the iconic movie while allowing for creative cake decorating that’s perfect for Halloween or themed parties.

Beetlejuice-inspired buttercream board with vibrant black, white, purple, and green striped frosting.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

  • Bold, colorful design inspired by the iconic Beetlejuice theme.
  • Fun and creative way to decorate cakes or desserts.
  • Perfect for Halloween parties or themed celebrations.
  • Easy to make with basic buttercream techniques.
  • Adds a striking visual element that impresses guests.

Ingredients Needed For Beetlejuice Buttercream Board

Ingredients needed for Beetlejuice Buttercream Board on kitchen table.
  • White Buttercream: Smooth, creamy frosting perfect for decorating cakes.
  • Black Buttercream: Bold, dark frosting for striking contrast and designs.
  • Chocolate Cupcakes: Soft, rich cupcakes forming the base of dessert board.
  • Little Debbie Frosted Fudge Cakes: Sweet, fudgy mini cakes for variety and texture.
  • Brownie Bites: Chewy chocolate bites adding richness and indulgence.
  • OREO Cookies: Classic chocolate sandwich cookies for decoration or layering.
  • Mini OREO Cookies: Smaller version perfect for detailed decoration or accents.
  • Mini Chips Ahoy! Cookies: Tiny chocolate chip cookies adding crunch and sweetness.
  • Black Gummy Pumpkins: Fun, spooky candy for themed decoration.
  • Black Licorice Wheels: Flexible candy wheels for creative design elements.
  • Gummy Worms: Colorful, playful candy for fun, textured decoration.
  • Sprinkles, Optional: Adds extra color, texture, and festive flair.

How To Make A Beetlejuice Buttercream Board

Two piping bags filled with white and black buttercream, fitted with 1M tips, ready to pipe onto a food-safe baking sheet or charcuterie board.

Step One: Fill two pastry bags, piping bags, frosting bags, or Ziploc bags, one with vanilla and one with black buttercream. Then attach a 1M Pastry Tip. Pipe the buttercream onto the baking sheet or your charcuterie board (must be food safe)

Placing brownie bites and chocolate cupcakes onto the dessert board, positioned closely but not touching the frosting.

Step Two: Add the brownie bites and chocolate cupcakes to your dessert board. Add them closely next to them, but not in the frosting.

Step Three: Fill in the rest of the dessert board with your assortment of candy and cookies!

Beetlejuice-inspired buttercream board with black, white, purple, and green frosting, decorated with cupcakes, brownies, and candy.

Beetlejuice Buttercream Board Recipe Tips

  • Use a food-safe board to safely arrange all treats.
  • Pipe frosting slowly and evenly for clean, bold stripes.
  • Arrange larger treats first like cupcakes and brownies as anchors.
  • Add smaller candies last to fill gaps and add visual interest.
  • Chill the board briefly if frosting becomes too soft while decorating.
  • Be creative with colors and textures to make it visually striking.

Storing Instructions

Store your Beetlejuice Buttercream Board in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Keep it covered loosely with plastic wrap or in an airtight container to prevent the frosting and candies from drying out.

Beetlejuice-inspired buttercream board with black, white, purple, and green frosting, decorated with cupcakes, brownies, and assorted candy.

Beetlejuice Buttercream Board Recipe Faqs

Can I use a regular cake board instead of a charcuterie board? Yes! Just make sure it’s food-safe and large enough for all your treats.

Can I prepare the buttercream ahead of time? Absolutely! Buttercream can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

How should I store the finished board? Keep it in the refrigerator for 2–3 days, covered loosely to prevent drying.

Can I use different candies or treats? Yes! Swap in your favorite Halloween or themed candies for customization.

Do I need special piping tips? A standard 1M star tip works perfectly for creating the bold striped frosting.

Beetlejuice-inspired buttercream board with colorful striped frosting, cupcakes, brownies, and candy arranged for Halloween.

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Beetlejuice Buttercream Board

Beetlejuice Buttercream Board

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings

Description

Make a fun Beetlejuice-themed buttercream board with bold black, white, purple, and green frosting, cupcakes, brownies, and candy for a spooky, colorful dessert display.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups white buttercream
  • 2 cups black buttercream
  • 8 pieces chocolate cupcakes
  • 6 pieces Little Debbie Frosted Fudge Cakes
  • 6 pieces brownie bites
  • 12 pieces OREO cookies
  • 10 pieces Mini OREO cookies
  • 10 pieces Mini Chips Ahoy! cookies
  • 1/2 cup black gummy pumpkins
  • 12 pieces black licorice wheels
  • 1 cup gummy worms
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles, Optional

Instructions

  • Fill two pastry bags, piping bags, frosting bags, or Ziploc bags, one with 2 cups white buttercream and one with 2 cups black buttercream. Then attach a 1M Pastry Tip.
  • Pipe the buttercream onto the baking sheet or your charcuterie board (must be food safe)
  • Add the 6 pieces brownie bites and c8 pieces chocolate cupcakes to your dessert board. Add them closely next to them, but not in the frosting.
  • Fill in the rest of the dessert board with 6 pieces Little Debbie Frosted Fudge Cakes, 12 pieces OREO cookies, 10 pieces Mini OREO cookies, 10 pieces Mini Chips Ahoy! cookies, 1/2 cup black gummy pumpkins, 12 pieces black licorice wheels, 1 cup gummy worms, and 1/2 cup sprinkles.

Equipment

  • Charcuterie Board
  • Pastry Bag
  • 1M Tip Frosting

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.02mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

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