Perfect Witch Hat Chocolate Cupcakes with Oreo Brim Easy Kids Party Recipe
These witch hat cupcakes feature a rich chocolate sponge topped with creamy frosting shaped like a witch’s hat and an Oreo cookie brim, perfect for kids’ parties and Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk (180ml) or milk with 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ cup hot water (120ml)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (230g), softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar (360g), sifted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (50g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
- 24 regular Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk lightly to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the buttermilk and mix well.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the hot water last. The batter will be thin.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Remove the cupcakes from the tin and cool completely on a cooling rack before frosting.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth and spreadable. Add vanilla last.
- Twist off the cream center from each Oreo cookie to create a flat brim. Place the Oreo on top of each cupcake.
- Using a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip, pipe a tall swirl of chocolate frosting in a cone shape onto the center of the Oreo to resemble a witch’s hat.
- Optionally, add a small candy or sprinkle at the tip of the hat or a thin ribbon of colored icing around the base of the frosting cone.
Notes
If frosting is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before piping. Use softened, not melted, butter for frosting. Twist Oreos gently to keep cookie intact. Cupcakes should be fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting. For gluten-free, swap flour with gluten-free blend and use gluten-free Oreos. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and milk substitutes and vegan Oreos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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