Description
Spooky witch hat cupcakes bring Halloween magic to dessert tables with chocolate-drenched charm. Dark chocolate cake bases topped with pointed frosting hats create a playful treat that delights guests and sparks festive Halloween spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
Frosting and Cone:
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- 12 chocolate ice cream cones
Decorative Ingredients:
- Orange food coloring
- Sprinkles or decorations of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the chocolate cake batter following the package instructions, combining all specified wet and dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Carefully distribute the batter into each liner, filling approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack to room temperature.
- Transform plain chocolate frosting by blending in orange food coloring until a vibrant Halloween-inspired hue is achieved.
- Apply the orange frosting evenly across each cupcake surface, creating a smooth and consistent layer.
- Invert chocolate ice cream cones onto the frosted cupcakes, positioning them to mimic a pointed witch’s hat silhouette.
- Embellish the witch hat cupcakes with black sprinkles, candy eyes, or additional Halloween-themed decorative elements for a playful and festive appearance.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality chocolate cake mix to ensure rich, moist cupcakes with deeper flavor complexity.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting and maintain crisp decorative details.
- Experiment with different food coloring intensities to create unique orange shades that match Halloween mood.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors and prevent watering down the frosting’s consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg