Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Whether you’re searching for a fun birthday treat or a cute snack to serve this summer, you can’t go wrong with these adorable ice cream cone cupcakes! Boxed cake mix is transformed into an adorable dessert topped with vanilla ice cream frosting and chocolate dipped cones.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix prepared according to package instructions
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips melted
- 22 ice cream cones
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes according to the box, then allow to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, set out the ice cream to melt.
- Dip the top of each ice cream cone into the melted chocolate and decorate with rainbow sprinkles. Set aside to harden.
- Beat together the butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup of the melted ice cream and powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add more ice cream, one tablespoon at a time to thin the frosting, if needed.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the ice cream frosting onto the top of each cupcake. Smooth out the top of the icing with a flat spatula, if needed.
- Top the cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles, then press the decorated ice cream cones into the top of each cupcake before serving.
Notes
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
- Use a shallow container or muffin tin to transport cones and cupcakes separately.
- You can make the cones and cupcakes one day ahead, but wait to assemble until serving.