Imagine walking into your New Year's Eve celebration with the most eye-catching, Instagram-worthy dessert that will make everyone's jaws drop! These New Year's Eve Party Hat Cupcakes are not just a treat for your taste buds, but a spectacular centerpiece that combines the rich decadence of chocolate cupcakes with the playful charm of festive ice cream cone "party hats". Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a big bash, these cupcakes are guaranteed to be the star of the night, bringing both deliciousness and whimsy to your celebration.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 can frosting
- Colored sprinkles
- Ice cream cones (for hats)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with festive cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well-blended.
- Carefully pour the cake batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 30 minutes.
- While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the ice cream cones by trimming the bottom edges slightly to create a flat surface for stability.
- Once cupcakes are cool, generously frost each cupcake with the canned frosting, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Carefully place an ice cream cone upside down on top of each frosted cupcake to create the "party hat" effect.
- Decorate the cone and cupcake edges with colored sprinkles, creating a festive and celebratory look.
- For added flair, use additional frosting to pipe decorative details or create a border around the base of the cone.
- Refrigerate the cupcakes for 15 minutes to set the frosting before serving at your New Year's Eve party.
Tips
- • Make sure your cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting and sliding • Use a serrated knife to carefully trim the ice cream cone bottoms for a stable base • For extra stability, you can add a dollop of frosting underneath the cone to "glue" it to the cupcake • Choose sprinkles in metallic or festive colors that match your New Year's Eve color scheme • If transporting, keep cupcakes chilled and add sprinkles just before serving to maintain their crisp appearance • For a professional touch, use a piping bag to create more intricate frosting designs around the "hat"
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 371kcal
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 47mg
