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Delightful Witch Hat Cupcakes for Halloween Parties

Witch Hat Cupcakes made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package chocolate wafer cookies for decoration
  • 1 package candy corn for decoration
  • Buttercream frosting for frosting and holding hats

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost each cupcake generously with buttercream frosting using a piping bag.
  10. Place a chocolate wafer cookie on top of each frosted cupcake to create the base of the witch hat.
  11. Finally, add a candy corn piece to the top of each cookie to complete the witch hat look.