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Three Witch Hat Cupcakes with dark frosting and sugar cone hats on a marble surface.

Witch Hat Cupcakes

These witch hat cupcakes are a fun and festive treat for Halloween. They are easy to make and perfect for a party.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting and Decoration
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 drop black food coloring
  • 12 ice cream cones sugar cones or waffle cones
  • 1 tube black decorating gel optional, for buckle detail

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag
  • Round piping tip

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and black food coloring until evenly combined.
  9. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the black frosting. Use a piping bag with a round tip for a smooth finish, or spread with a spatula.
  10. Place an ice cream cone upside down on top of each frosted cupcake to create the witch's hat. The frosting will help it stick.
  11. If desired, use the black decorating gel to draw a small buckle on the side of each ice cream cone for added detail.

Notes

You can use any flavor of cupcake you like. Chocolate or vanilla are classic choices. For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.

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