Description
Witch Hat Chocolate Cupcakes are a fun and festive Halloween treat! Made with a rich chocolate cake base, creamy frosting, and a whimsical sugar cone “witch hat,” these cupcakes are perfect for spooky parties, themed gatherings, or a creative baking project with kids. Easy to make with a cake mix or from scratch, they’ll add a magical touch to any Halloween dessert table!
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 12 mini sugar cones
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes – Preheat the oven as directed on the cake mix box. Line a cupcake tin with liners and prepare the batter as instructed.
- Bake – Bake the cupcakes according to the box instructions. Let them cool completely before decorating.
- Frost the Cupcakes – Spread a generous amount of chocolate frosting over each cooled cupcake.
- Create the Witch Hat – Place a mini sugar cone upside down on top of each frosted cupcake to form a “witch hat.”
- Decorate – Sprinkle Halloween-themed decorations around the base of the cone for a festive touch.
- Serve – Enjoy these magical cupcakes at your Halloween celebration!
Notes
- Use mini sugar cones for the best proportion with the cupcakes.
- To prevent soggy sugar cones, assemble cupcakes just before serving.
- For a more realistic witch hat, paint the cones with black edible food color or dip them in melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: As per box instructions
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
