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Witch Hat Cupcakes

These whimsical cupcakes feature moist vanilla cake topped with fluffy chocolate frosting, decorated with mini cones or cookies to resemble witch hats. The process involves mixing the batter, baking until golden, and decorating with piped frosting and edible hats to create a playful, spooky treat with a slightly chaotic, handmade charm.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs room temperature

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Cupcake tin
  • Piping bag with round tip
  • Mini cones or cookies
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined and smooth — avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full for a nice rise.
  6. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until they turn golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, fill a piping bag fitted with a round tip with the chocolate frosting and pipe generous swirls onto each cupcake, creating a slightly messy, oozy look.
  9. Carefully press a mini cone or cookie into the frosting at the top of each cupcake, pressing firmly to ensure it stays upright and resembles a witch hat.
  10. Arrange the decorated cupcakes on a serving platter, and enjoy their playful, spooky appearance and rich chocolate flavor.

Notes

For extra spooky effect, add colored sprinkles or edible glitter on the frosting. Make sure cupcakes are fully cooled before decorating to prevent melting the frosting.