Prepare the cones

• Cut each ice cream cone to the height you want your hats to be.
• Place the cones on parchment paper on a baking tray.

Coat the cones in chocolate

• Pour the melted chocolate over each cone.
• Use a toothpick to guide the chocolate so it covers the cone and forms a brim around the base.
• Let the chocolate set completely.

Decorate the hats

• Roll the orange fondant into a strip and wrap it around the base of each hat.
• Shape a small buckle from the fondant and press it onto the band.

Swirl the cupcakes

• Pipe a colourful swirl of buttercream onto each cupcake.

Fill the hats

• Fill each chocolate cone with sprinkles or candy, as much or as little as you like.

Assemble and serve

• Sit a cupcake onto each hat and carefully flip them over.
• Serve the cupcakes in a bowl to catch the falling sprinkles.