Description
Create a spooky and fun treat with these Spooky Witch Hat Cupcakes Delight, perfect for Halloween celebrations. Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with creamy chocolate frosting and adorned with chocolate sugar cones dipped in black sugar and festive Halloween sprinkles, resembling witch hats.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare the mix as per package instructions)
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations
- 12 chocolate sugar cones
- 1 cup black decorating sugar
- Assorted Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcakes: Preheat your oven according to the chocolate cake mix package instructions. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner with the prepared batter.
- Bake Cupcakes: Bake the cupcakes according to the package instructions. Once baked, remove and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to ensure the frosting does not melt.
- Make Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract while continuing to beat until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and well combined.
- Frost Cupcakes: Spread or pipe the chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled cupcakes, creating a smooth surface to place the witch hats on.
- Decorate Cones: Dip the open end of each chocolate sugar cone into the black decorating sugar, coating the edge completely to add a decorative rim that mimics a hatband.
- Assemble Witch Hats: Place each decorated cone, open-end down, on top of the frosted cupcakes to form the witch hats.
- Add Final Touches: Decorate the base of each cone with assorted Halloween sprinkles to simulate a festive hatband and add more seasonal flair.
- Serve or Store: Serve the cupcakes immediately for best freshness or store them in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use a piping bag for a neater frosting application if desired.
- Chocolate sugar cones help maintain the hat shape and add a crunchy texture.
- Store cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days to preserve freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter and use a dairy-free cake mix if available.
