Description
These Spooky Witch Hat Cupcakes Delight are a perfect Halloween treat combining moist chocolate cupcakes topped with rich chocolate frosting and decorated with festive witch hat cones. Easy to prepare and irresistibly fun, they make an ideal dessert for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare the mix according to package)
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
- 12 chocolate sugar cones
- 1 cup black decorating sugar
- Assorted Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: 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, allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to ensure the frosting will 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. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth, rich, and fluffy.
- Frost cupcakes: Generously frost each cooled cupcake with the prepared chocolate frosting, creating a smooth surface for the decorations.
- Decorate witch hats: Dip the open end of each chocolate sugar cone into the black decorating sugar, coating the edge to simulate a witch hat brim. Carefully place the sugar cone, open-end down, onto each frosted cupcake.
- Add festive details: Decorate the base of each cone with assorted Halloween sprinkles to form a festive hatband, enhancing the spooky look.
- Serve or store: Serve the cupcakes immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve, preserving freshness.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use room temperature butter for a smoother frosting texture.
- The black decorating sugar adds a textured effect to the witch hat brim.
- Store cupcakes in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness for up to 2 days.
- These cupcakes can be made a day ahead and assembled just before serving for best results.
