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Witch Hat Cupcakes

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These whimsical Witch Hat Cupcakes are a delightful treat that adds a touch of creativity to your Halloween celebrations, combining rich chocolate with magical frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (63g) cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules (optional)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (297g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (236ml) buttermilk
  • ½ cup (118ml) hot tap water
  • 1 ½ cups (339g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 cups (227-339g) powdered sugar
  • Dash of milk or heavy cream
  • Black and green gel food coloring
  • Green nonpareil sprinkles
  • Piping bag
  • Wilton 1A Piping Tip
  • Wilton 32 Piping Tip

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and coffee granules.
  3. In another bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, buttermilk, and hot water, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well. Add vanilla and a splash of milk if too thick. Divide frosting and tint one bowl black and the other green.
  7. Using the Wilton 1A tip, pipe black frosting on each cooled cupcake, then pipe a circular rim of green frosting with the Wilton 32 tip.
  8. Place a chocolate cone upside-down on each cupcake and sprinkle with green nonpareil sprinkles.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter and avoid overmixing for fluffier cupcakes. Decorate with different shades of green for a layered effect.

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