Witch Hat Cupcakes
Create adorable Witch Hat Cupcakes perfect for Halloween! These spooky treats feature chocolate cupcakes topped with Oreo cookies and Hershey's Kisses for a festive dessert.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- oven
- muffin tin
- wire rack
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Decoration
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 12 Hershey's Kisses
- 1/2 cup orange or black frosting
- 1/4 cup green or purple sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the vegetable oil, water, vinegar, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread a small dollop of orange or black frosting on top of each cooled cupcake and place an Oreo cookie gently on top, pressing slightly to secure it.
- Place a Hershey's Kiss on top of each Oreo cookie, using a small amount of frosting to help it adhere if needed.
- Sprinkle green or purple sprinkles around the base of the Hershey's Kiss to create a decorative band for the witch hat.
Notes
Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating to prevent the frosting from melting.