Description
Witch Hat Chocolate Cupcakes are a charming and delicious Halloween treat that everyone will adore. These rich chocolate cupcakes are topped with creamy chocolate frosting and adorned with ice cream cones to create whimsical witch hats. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a fun baking day with the kids, these cupcakes offer a delightful balance of flavor and creativity. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can impress guests with this festive dessert. Customize the decorations to suit any occasion beyond Halloween, making them a versatile addition to your dessert menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- Chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Ice cream cones (for hats)
- Chocolate sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, and water until combined.
- Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost with chocolate frosting and place an ice cream cone on top for the witch hat effect; finish with chocolate sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg