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Witch Hat Cupcakes

Witch Hat Cupcakes

The Crispy Chef
These whimsical witch hat cupcakes are way easier than they look — moist chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate-dipped cones and cookie brims. Eye-catching, delicious, and no frosting skills required.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin and cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Toothpicks
  • Piping bag or knife
  • Wax paper or parchment

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or water
  • 12 sugar cones or waffle cones
  • 12 chocolate cookies (Oreos or similar)
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or candy melts
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for melting chocolate)
  • as needed colored frosting (green, purple, orange, etc.)
  • optional sprinkles, candy stars, or edible glitter
  • as needed frosting (for cupcake tops and securing hats)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. Whisk wet ingredients in another, including hot coffee. Combine just until mixed.
  • Fill liners ⅔ full. Bake 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before decorating.
  • Melt chocolate chips with oil in microwave-safe bowl. Dip cones fully and cookies partially. Assemble hat by placing dipped cone onto cookie. Let set.
  • Once set, pipe frosting bands around base of cones. Add sprinkles or decorative elements as desired.
  • Frost each cupcake lightly. Press a hat gently onto each cupcake so it sticks.
  • Optionally add decorations at cupcake base. Store at room temp in a tall container. Enjoy within 2–3 days.

Notes

You can bake the cupcakes and make the hats ahead of time. Assemble the day-of for best results. Use green or purple frosting for witchy vibes, and let kids help with decorating!

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chocolate cupcakes, easy Halloween desserts, halloween cupcakes, witch hat cupcakes
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