Description
Wicked Witch Hat Cupcakes are a bewitching Halloween treat that combines moist chocolate cake with creamy green frosting, topped with iconic chocolate ice cream cone hats. These delightful cupcakes are perfect for adding a festive flair to your spooky celebrations. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they promise to enchant both kids and adults alike, turning your Halloween gathering into a memorable affair filled with flavor and creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- 12 chocolate ice cream cones (for witch hats)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, pipe green frosting onto each cupcake and top with an inverted ice cream cone to create the witch hat look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg