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Witch Hat Cupcakes

Witch hat cupcakes are charming chocolate treats featuring moist cocoa-infused cupcakes topped with rich frosting and decorated with cookie brims resembling tiny witch hats. The process involves baking fluffy cupcakes, then decorating them with frosting and cookie accessories to create a whimsical, spooky look. The final result is a delightful, visually striking dessert with a tender crumb and playful presentation.
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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
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 12 large chocolate wafers or cookies sturdy and thick

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Cupcake tin with liners
  • Piping bags and tips
  • Small cookie cutters or round cutters
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your cupcake tin with paper liners. Gather all your ingredients so they're ready to go.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures a smooth, well-mixed dry base for your cupcakes.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smells slightly sweet, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry, mixing gently after each addition until just combined. The batter will be thick and smooth.
  6. Using a spoon or scoop, fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter. Place in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely, about 30 minutes, to prevent frosting from melting.
  8. Once cooled, spread a generous swirl of chocolate or vanilla frosting on each cupcake using a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip.
  9. Cut each chocolate wafer or cookie into a small brim shape with a cookie cutter or round cutter.
  10. Place the cookie brim on top of the frosted cupcake to resemble the brim of a witch hat.
  11. Finish decorating by piping small frosting ribbons or swirls around the cookie brim to mimic the hat's band or ribbon for an extra whimsical touch.
  12. Enjoy your charming witch hat cupcakes! They’re perfect for any Halloween gathering or fall celebration, offering both a delightful appearance and rich chocolate flavor.

Notes

Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before decorating to prevent frosting from melting. For a more dramatic hat, use thicker frosting or ganache. Feel free to customize with different frosting colors or add edible glitter for extra magic.