Go Back

Witch Hat Cupcakes

These playful witch hat cupcakes feature light vanilla sponge cakes topped with dark chocolate frosting and miniature sugar cone hats, creating a spooky yet adorable Halloween treat. The recipe involves baking the cupcakes, decorating with rich frosting, and carefully attaching sugar cones to resemble tiny witch hats, resulting in a fun and whimsical dessert with a crispy cone finish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 12 small sugar cones trimmed if needed
  • optional candy eyes or sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Silicone piping bags
  • Miniature sugar cones
  • Small decorating brushes

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, and cocoa powder to combine evenly.
  2. Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer to beat everything on medium speed until the batter is smooth, fluffy, and free of lumps, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cupcakes are golden.
  4. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps prevent sogginess and makes frosting easier.
  5. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed at first, then increasing to high until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. Swirl the dark chocolate frosting generously on top of each cooled cupcake, creating a textured, spooky surface.
  7. Gently press a sugar cone onto the center of each cupcake, pressing down slightly so the frosting adheres and the cone sits securely. Use extra frosting to blend the base of the cone into the cupcake if needed.
  8. Decorate the sugar cone hats with edible accents like candy eyes, sprinkles, or edible glitter to give your witches some personality and a magical shimmer.
  9. Let the decorated cupcakes sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to allow the frosting and decorations to set firmly in place.
  10. Once the frosting is firm and the decorations are shiny, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter. Enjoy these whimsical, spooky treats that are perfect for Halloween festivities!

Notes

For extra spooky effect, add colorful sprinkles or edible glitter to the hats. You can also pipe small stars or moon shapes onto the frosting for a more whimsical look.