Hocus Pocus Cupcakes
Create a spooky sensation this Halloween with our delightful Hocus Pocus Cupcakes! These whimsical witch hat treats are not only a fun baking project for the whole family but also easy to prepare. With colorful frosting, towering waffle cones, and endless decoration options, these cupcakes will bring laughter and creativity to your kitchen. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family nights, they invite everyone to join in the festive fun. Bring a magical touch to your celebrations with these enchanting cupcakes!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 18 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Box cake mix (plus ingredients needed for mix)
- 18 waffle cones
- 1 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (purple and green)
- Various frosting tubes (yellow, purple, green, white)
- Sprinkles/embellishments
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes according to box mix instructions or your preferred homemade recipe until golden brown.
- While cooling, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Gradually add heavy cream and clear vanilla extract for a smooth consistency.
- Divide frosting into bowls and color with purple and green gel food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and place an upside-down waffle cone on top of each as the witch hat.
- Decorate with colored frosting tubes and sprinkles for a magical finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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