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Witch Hat Cupcakes

These adorable witch hat cupcakes are made from classic vanilla cupcakes decorated to resemble tiny, whimsical hats. The recipe involves baking fluffy cupcakes and piping chocolate or colored candy melts to create the hat shapes, resulting in a charming, festive treat perfect for Halloween parties. The final appearance is a glossy, pointed hat with a decorative brim, guaranteed to delight both kids and adults.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt salt
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate or colored candy melts candy melts for decorating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Cooling Rack
  • Piping bags and tips
  • Microwave-safe bowl for candy melts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined and airy.
  3. Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth, shiny, and slightly thickened.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the paper liners, filling each about two-thirds full. The batter should look fluffy and slightly domed.
  5. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are golden.
  6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely until they feel firm and are no longer warm to the touch.
  7. While the cupcakes cool, melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  8. Fill a piping bag fitted with a round tip with the melted candy melts. Pipe a small dollop of chocolate onto the center of each cupcake to create the base of the hat.
  9. Using the piping bag, pipe a tall, pointed cone on top of the dollop to form the hat's peak, shaping it carefully as you go.
  10. Optional: Decorate the brim of each hat with additional candy melts, sprinkles, or edible glitter for extra charm and whimsy.
  11. Allow the decorated cupcakes to set at room temperature for about 15 minutes until the candy is firm and shiny.
  12. Enjoy these delightful, spooky treats as they are or serve them at your next Halloween party for guaranteed smiles!

Notes

For best results, ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before decorating. Use sturdy piping tips for sharp, well-defined hats. Feel free to customize with different colors and decorations to match your party theme.