# Pine Cone Cupcakes

> Chocolate cupcakes decorated to look like pine cones. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @cakedbyrach.

- **Source:** [@cakedbyrach on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@cakedbyrach/video/7298728681806023969)
- **Estimated total time:** 60 minutes
- **Serves:** 12
- **Category:** Dessert · **Cuisine:** American
- **Mood:** Impress
- **Main ingredients:** Chocolate, Butter, Egg, Flour, Milk
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/pine-cone-cupcakes

## Ingredients

- 115 g butter, softened
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 × eggs, at room temperature
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 190 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 8 g baking powder
- 2 g salt
- 120 ml milk
- 300 g chocolate frosting
- 150 g chocolate cereal flakes
- 20 g powdered sugar, for dusting

## Method

1. **Preheat and prepare** Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line the muffin pan with paper liners.
2. **Make the cupcake batter** Beat the butter with the sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together, then fold into the batter alternately with the milk.
3. **Bake the cupcakes** Divide the batter between the liners, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a cooling rack.
4. **Frost the cupcakes** Spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled cupcakes in a rounded dome shape.
5. **Decorate as pine cones** Starting at the outer edge, press the chocolate cereal flakes into the frosting in overlapping rows, working upwards like pine cone scales. Finish with a small flake at the top and dust lightly with powdered sugar for a frosted look.

## FAQ

**How long does pine cone cupcakes take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 60 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 12 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @cakedbyrach on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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