Witch Hat Cupcakes

Witch Hat Cupcakes: A Spooky Delight for Halloween

Halloween is the perfect time for getting creative with your baking, and these Witch Hat Cupcakes are just the treat to add some spooky fun to your festivities. Featuring rich chocolate cupcakes, colorful vanilla buttercream frosting, and cleverly crafted witch hat decorations made from cookies and chocolates, these cupcakes are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or just want to surprise your family with something special, these cupcakes are sure to bewitch anyone who tries them.

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream (optional)
• Gel food coloring (green and orange)

For the Hat Decorations:

• 16 Oreo Thins Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
• 16 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped

Directions:

Chocolate Cupcakes:

1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two muffin tins with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, and egg for 1 minute on low speed. Add milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Bake: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

1. Whip Butter: Whip butter and vanilla until fluffy (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Add Sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. If needed, add heavy whipping cream to adjust consistency.
3. Color Frosting: Divide the frosting, coloring most of it green and a smaller portion orange with gel food coloring.

Assembly:

1. Decorate with Green Frosting: Use the green frosting to create the “hair” of the witch on each cupcake.
2. Add Oreo Thin: Gently press an Oreo Thin onto the green frosting to form the brim of the hat.
3. Add Orange Frosting and Hershey’s Kiss: Top the Oreo with a dollop of orange frosting and press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into it to form the tip of the hat.

Quick Facts:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Servings: 16 cupcakes
• Calories: 250 kcal per cupcake

These Witch Hat Cupcakes are not only a festive addition to any Halloween party but also fun to make. Each component, from the moist chocolate base to the whimsical witch hat, works together to create a treat that’s a feast for the eyes and the palate. Serve these at your next Halloween event and watch them disappear like magic!

Witch Hat Cupcakes

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 16 1x

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Description

These Witch Hat Cupcakes are the perfect treat for your Halloween festivities! Rich chocolate cupcakes are topped with creamy vanilla buttercream, decorated to look like whimsical witch hats. The combination of flavors and textures moist chocolate cake, smooth frosting, and crunchy cookie—makes these cupcakes a delightful treat for both kids and adults.

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, optional
Gel food coloring, green and orange
Hat Decorations:
16 Oreo Thins Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
16 Hershey Kisses, unwrapped

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Instructions

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip together the sugar, vegetable oil, and egg on low speed for 1 minute.
Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined, about 1 minute.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Mix just until the dry ingredients are no longer visible, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each liner about halfway.
Bake the cupcakes for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, whip the softened butter and vanilla extract on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to medium and gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition. If the frosting becomes too dry, add 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream.
Scoop out about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of frosting into a separate small bowl. Color the larger portion of frosting green and the smaller portion orange using gel food coloring. Mix until the desired color is reached.
Transfer each frosting color into its own pastry bag. For the green frosting, use a decorating tip of your choice to create the look of hair. For the orange frosting, simply cut a small hole in the corner of the pastry bag.
Putting it all together:
Decorate the top of each cooled chocolate cupcake with the green frosting to create the “hair” of the witch.
Place an Oreo Thin gently on top of the green frosting, ensuring it’s centered.
Add a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of orange frosting on top of the Oreo.
Press an unwrapped Hershey’s Kiss into the orange frosting, applying even pressure so that a ring of orange frosting appears around the base of the Kiss, creating the top of the witch’s hat.
Serve as desired and enjoy your spooky treats!

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

• Calories: 250