Description
Create a festive Halloween treat with these Spooky Witch Hat Cupcakes Delight. Moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with vibrant purple or green buttercream frosting and crowned with adorable witch hats made from chocolate sugar cones and cookies, perfect for any spooky celebration or kids’ party.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz), plus ingredients listed on the box (typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Purple or green gel food coloring
For Decoration:
- 12 chocolate sugar cones
- 12 round chocolate cookies (like fudge-striped or Oreos)
- Orange or green candy melts (for hat bands)
- Halloween sprinkles or candy stars (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcakes: Follow the chocolate cake mix package instructions to make the cupcakes, including adding the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into cupcake liners and bake as directed. Once baked, allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and light. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then add vanilla extract and milk or cream a little at a time until the frosting reaches a smooth, fluffy consistency. Add purple or green gel food coloring and mix thoroughly to achieve vibrant tinted frosting.
- Frost Cupcakes: Using a spatula or piping bag, generously frost each cooled cupcake with the colored buttercream, creating a slightly swirled dome shape.
- Create Witch Hats: Melt orange or green candy melts according to package instructions. Carefully dip the bottom rim of each chocolate sugar cone into the melted candy melts, then set the cone centered atop a round chocolate cookie, forming a witch’s hat. Allow them to set for a few minutes until firm.
- Decorate Hats: Optionally, use remaining melted candy melts to pipe or drizzle a decorative band around each cone rim. Add Halloween sprinkles or candy stars to enhance the spooky look.
- Assemble Cupcakes: Place one completed witch hat on top of each frosted cupcake. Chill the cupcakes in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes if needed to help decorations set firmly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Bring your spooky treats to the table and delight guests with these whimsical witch hat cupcakes perfect for Halloween festivities.
Notes
- Prepare cupcakes a day in advance and frost just before serving to keep them fresh.
- Experiment with different food coloring and candy melts to customize each witch hat for variety and personalized themes.
- Use sturdy cupcake liners to support the weight of the witch hats.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
