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Spooky Witches Hat Halloween Cupcakes

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These adorably spooky halloween witches hat cupcakes are made with fun colors fudge striped cookies and a hershey’s kiss!

Is there anything more fun than making Spooky Halloween Cupcakes?

I love a good halloween cupcake, especially when it has different layers! These are so great for Halloween parties and celebrations.

These cupcakes use hershey’s kisses for the witches hats, fudge striped cookies for the brim of the hat.

The kids will absolutely love these, they are decadent, pretty and they are easy to make!

This is more of a tutorial, first you start with the cupcakes that are a very pretty purple color, topped with a lime green frosting and decorated with a fun fudge striped cookie, and a hershey’s kiss. A super fun treat with fun layers.

This Halloween, let magic take the lead with our delightful Witches Hat Cupcakes! A whimsical fusion of vibrant purple cake and green frosting, crowned with a chocolate cookie and a Hershey’s kiss to capture that witchy silhouette. It’s spellbindingly delicious!

FAQs:

  • Do I have to use gel food coloring?

    • Yes, gel food coloring provides more vibrant colors without thinning the batter or frosting.

  • Can I use a different type of cookie?

    • Fudge striped cookies are ideal because of their size and design, but any similarly sized cookie with a flat base would work.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Ensure all ingredients, especially butter and cream cheese, are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
  • Start by adding a little food coloring and increase to achieve the desired shade.

Variations:

  • Pumpkin Hats: Instead of purple and green, go for orange and black for a pumpkin-themed twist.
  • Wizard’s Cap: Use blue cake and starry sprinkles for a wizardly vibe.

Where to Serve:

  • Halloween Parties: Set them as the centerpiece of your dessert table.
  • Witch-themed events: For a ‘Wizard of Oz’ or ‘Hocus Pocus’ watch party.
  • School events: As a unique treat for Halloween classroom parties.

Storage:

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow them to reach room temperature before serving for best flavor.

Common Problems and How to Avoid Them:

  • Runny Frosting: Too much liquid can cause this. Add more confectioners sugar to thicken.
  • Color not vibrant enough: Remember, the color will deepen over time. It’s better to wait a bit before adding more coloring.

Tips for Making this Recipe with Kids:

  • Safety First: Ensure kids stay away from the oven.
  • Division of Labor: Let kids handle the fun parts like adding food coloring or placing the Hershey’s kiss on top.
  • Decorating: Allow them to swirl the frosting and place the cookie.

Topping Options:

  • Sprinkles: Halloween-themed sprinkles can add more festivity.
  • Candied Eyes: For an extra touch of whimsy.
  • Edible Glitter: For a magical shimmer.

Why This Recipe Works:

  • Visually Appealing: The contrasting colors and witch hat silhouette capture the Halloween spirit perfectly.
  • Taste Balance: The rich cream cheese frosting complements the light white cake base.
  • Interactive Fun: Building the witch hat is a delightful process, especially for kids.
  • Versatility: By simply changing colors or toppings, this can fit many themes.

So, gather your little witches and wizards, and embark on a baking journey that’s sure to conjure up heaps of joy and yummy moments this Halloween!

What ingredients do you need for these fun Halloween cupcakes?

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

  • 1 package white cake mix (any brand)
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 drop electric purple or violet gel food coloring

Frosting

  • 2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 6 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 drop electric green gel food color
  • 24 fudge striped cookies
  • 24 Hershey’s kisses 

What equipment do you need to make these witch cupcakes?

Mixing bowls

Cupcake pans & liners

Pastry bag fitted with 1M star tip 

Super fun Halloween Cupcakes for Kids

These are super fun cupcakes to make with kids! Have them help you measure and mix the cupcake ingredients. Be careful though because the cookies and hershey’s kisses may go missing!

There are super fun and you will have a blast making these fun spooky cupcakes.

Enjoy this awesome witches hat Halloween tutorial and be sure to tag us on Instagram when you make them!

If you are looking for more Halloween cupcakes recipes be sure to check out these 29 Spooky Halloween Cupcakes For Kids!

Halloween Themed Witches Hat Cupcakes
Yield: 24 cupcakes

Halloween Themed Witches Hat Cupcakes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes

A super cute Halloween cupcake with a purple cupcake, a lime green frosting, a fudge striped cookie and a hershey's kiss.

Ingredients

  • 1 package white cake mix (any brand)
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 drop electric purple or violet gel food coloring
  • Frosting
  • 2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 6 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 drop electric green gel food color
  • 24 fudge striped cookies
  • 24 Hershey’s kisses

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350
  2. Add all of the ingredients for the cupcakes to a mixing bowl and mix. Divide the mix evenly between 24 cupcake liners
  3. Bake for 15-18 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pans for 10 mins, remove and let them finish cooking on a counter or cooling wrack.
  5. Make the frosting
  6. Add butter and cream cheese to mixing bowl. Mix together until creamy. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix on low.
  7. Slowly add in the heavy cream mixing as you go.
  8. Add in a drop of food gel color and mix for 4-5 mins on high.
  9. This will incorporate air and make the frosting light and fluffy.
  10. Decorating (you will need to refer to the decorating basics bundle) Fit a piping bag with a tip 1M and add frosting to the bag.
  11. Pipe a thick circle starting in the center of the cupcake.
  12. Place a cookie upside down on the cupcake.
  13. Add frosting to the bottom of the Hershey’s Kiss candy and attach to the cookie.

Nutrition Information

Yield

24

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 424Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 57mgSodium 69mgCarbohydrates 48gFiber 0gSugar 45gProtein 2g

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Cuisine: American / Category: dessert

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