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Witch Hat Cupcakes

Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with swirls of colorful frosting and finished with an upside-down chocolate cone “witch hat.” A simple, festive treat perfect for Halloween parties or kid-friendly baking days.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
  • 10 mini chocolate sugar cones
  • Green and purple frosting for decorating
  • Halloween sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven as directed on the cake mix and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Prepare the batter, divide evenly, bake until a toothpick comes out clean, and cool completely.
  • Pipe green or purple frosting onto each cupcake for a colorful base.
  • Place a mini chocolate sugar cone upside down on the frosting to form a pointed hat.
  • Pipe more frosting around the base of the cone for a “hatband” and sprinkle with Halloween decorations.
  • Arrange on a platter and serve fresh, or store in an airtight container for up to two days.