Start by "blooming" the cocoa powder & espresso powder: This is where you add boiling hot water to the cocoa powder and espresso powder in a large bowl and whisk them together. The heat from the hot water actually brings out and intensifies the chocolatey-ness of the cocoa powder in a way that doesn't happen if you just add it with the flour later on. Now layer on the orange hair and lips along with the yellow hair. Do this by using the transfer tape. Be careful not to get the transfer tape on other items as it may lift. The smaller things like lips I usually use the weeding tool and place them on without transfer tape. a b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970-1992. St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

Cocoa powder: I love ghiradelli and rodelle cocoa powder, but I typically test recipes with Hershey's because that is the most readily available brand that I think most people have in their pantry. And it tastes great! Here is a step-by-step overview of the process to make this recipe with pictures to help you visualize the piping technique. The full recipe and instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

Make the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed to incorporate, then increasing the speed gradually. Add just enough milk, one tablespoon at a time, to get the frosting to a nice, pipeable consistency that will still hold its shape. Now layer on the orange hair and lips along with the yellow hair. Do this buy using the transfer tape. Be careful not to get the transfer tape on other items as it may lift. The smaller things like lips I usually use the weeding tool and place them on without transfer tape. Dust with edible glitter & serve: For a magical sparkle, sprinkle the finished hocus pocus cupcakes with a light dusting of edible glitter for a shimmery effect that might be hard to see in my photos but is so fun in real life. Fill muffin tins ⅔ to ¾ full: I like to use a cookie scoop to fill the paper liners because it gives consistent amounts so the cupcakes are all the same size. Don't overfill because the thin batter actually needs room to rise and overfilling can result in cupcakes that spill out over the tops and don't dome as nicely. Upload design into design space. Place the light tan sheet on the blue cutting mat. Select the skin faces and turn off the rest. Cut and weed.

Place the yellow sheet on the cutting mat. Select the yellow hair and turn off the rest. Cut and weed. Experience the spellbinding allure of Hocus Pocus with Keepsake Ornaments. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these ornaments depict your favorite characters, including the mischievous Sanderson sisters—Mary, Sarah and Winifred. Whether hung on your tree or shared with fellow fans, Hocus Pocus ornaments will infuse your holiday celebrations with pure magic and can be displayed for both Halloween and Christmas. Freezing: You can freeze both the cupcakes and the buttercream separately. When you are ready to decorate and serve the cupcakes, just thaw the cupcakes on the counter and the frosting in the fridge overnight and then on the counter for at least an hour to come to room temperature. I recommend using a hand mixer to mix the frosting again so it's really smooth and pipeable before decorating and serving the cupcakes.

Food coloring: I recommend using gel food coloring rather than the liquid kind. It gives more intense results using less food coloring. Add remaining ingredients: Mix in the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Then add the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. You can use a mixer or just whisk the batter together by hand since it will be very thin. These fun and easy cupcakes are great for a hocus pocus themed Halloween party or birthday (I have an October birthday and always loved making it Halloween themed!). They are way more sweet than spooky, so they are perfect for children. This trio of not-too-spooky hocus pocus cupcakes are delightfully fun for all you witches out there obsessed with Winifred (Winnie), Sarah, and Mary and their exploits on Halloween night. Hocus Pocus is one of our all-time favorite movies and one of the most quotable films ever made! You'll also love our Hocus Pocus Marshmallow Pops!