This easy Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Recipe will be the hit of your Birthday Parties, your Slumber Parties and Friday night family night!

You won’t believe how EASY they are to make!

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Easy Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

You know what’s better than a cupcake? These Ice Cream Cone shaped Cupcakes made with Cake Mix!

Kami writes: “I make these all the time. My kids love them.

This easy ice cream cone cupcakes recipe adds such a fun, whimsical twist to traditional cupcakes.  

The cone gives these cupcakes the feel of a summer or beach party, and I love that you don’t need to fuss with peeling off those cupcake liners.

Ice cream cone cupcakes are simple to make, tasty… and seriously cute! 

They’re a fun treat for any day, and the perfect birthday part treat!  Trust me… kids go crazy for these!

So what are you waiting for? Are you ready to whip up some cute ice cream cone cupcakes of your own?

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

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What Are Cake Ice Cream Cones?

Cake Ice Cream Cones are a sweet little twist on cupcakes.

Rather than using a cupcake liner, you’ll bake your cupcake right inside of an ice cream cone!

Spatula in a bowl of cream cheese frosting.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Ingredients

So what are ice cream cake cones made of?

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make your own Ice Cream Cake Cones!

  • Vanilla Cake Mix
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Ice Cream Cones
  • Frosting
  • Optional: Food Coloring
Empty ice cream cones in cupcake pan.

How Do You Keep Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes From Getting Soggy?

To prevent your ice cream cone cupcakes from getting soggy, here’s what you need to do…

1. Put them in the oven as soon as possible after pouring batter into cones.

2. Bake them the day of the party.

3. Store at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.

Ice cream cones in cupcake pan with cupcake batter inside.

How to Transport Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Melissa writes: “I made these and put them in clear plastic cups with some M&M’s in the bottom to help stabilize. Then I put them in a plastic container with a lid. It worked perfectly! Also, I put some chocolate chips in the bottom of the cone before I poured the cupcake mix in. A nice little surprise when you get to the end!”

Many colored Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes on a plate.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcake Reviews

What your frugal friends are saying about these ice cream cupcakes…

Shweta writes: “Super cute… super easy & super delicious!”

Missy writes: “I LOVE that they are so much less “fussy” than the other recipe I have for these.”

Terri writes: “I had the stuff around my house so I made these tonight and surprised my kids with them. They loved them. Thanks so much.”

Maria writes: “These are so fun!! Kid approved”

Kami writes: “I make these all the time. My kids love them. I let them put sprinkles on it too! So much fun for a playdate or cheep birthday party. Let them decorated their own ice cream cupcake!”

Cyndy writes: “I love making these for my kids!! I found they stand up better if you make a ring around them using foil. That way they’ll fit snug inside the pan.”

Heather writes: “I made these – I stuck a dried off maraschino cherry on top and melted chocolate almond bark in a ziploc, cut the tip off and drizzled chocolate all over the tops. BIG hit!!!”

Tanya writes: “I baked brownies in the cones and then when it was time to serve, topped them with ice cream. YUMMO!”


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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

This Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Recipe will be the hit of for your birthday parties, slumber parties or Friday night family night!
Servings: 11
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 11 flat-bottom Ice Cream Cones
  • 13.25 oz Betty Crocker Vanilla Cake Mix, (+ Eggs, Water & Oil per instructions on box)
  • 16 oz Frosting
  • 1 Food Coloring or more to tint frosting , (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place ice cream cones into cupcake tin.
  • Prepare cake batter per instructions, then fill each cone 2/3 full.
  • Bake cupcake cones for 15-20 minutes, or until done. (they'll puff up just like ice cream cones)
  • Remove from oven, cool completely, frost, and enjoy that same day!

Notes

  • Be sure to serve the same day that you make them… if you wait until the next day, the cones will be soggy.
  • For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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38 Comments

  1. Elena says:

    What flavor cake mix?

    1. Heidi says:

      I like to use a Vanilla Cake Mix, although French Vanilla or White could be substituted. 🙂

  2. Elena says:

    Do you use a cupcake liner?

    1. Heidi says:

      Hi Elena ~ no cupcake liner is needed… you’ll just pour your batter directly into the cones. 🙂

  3. Elena says:

    How much Frosting and using Duncan Hines Frosting?

    1. Heidi says:

      Hi Elena ~ you’ll need about 16 oz. of frosting.

  4. Elena says:

    Do have the old Ice Cream Cone cupcake recipe?

    1. Heidi says:

      Hi Elena ~ this is the same recipe as it has always been, it just has a new date. Hope that helps!

  5. Elena says:

    How many Servings is it 12 ice cream cupcakes?

    1. Heidi says:

      It will make about 11 ice cream cupcake cones.

  6. Tasia says:

    This is such a fun idea for cupcakes! My girls will be so excited to make them!

    1. Heidi says:

      That’s great, Tasia! These are so fun for kids to bake! 🙂

  7. Adriana Leandro says:

    These cupcakes cones are so different. I need to try it.
    Have a nice day.

    1. Heidi says:

      Thanks, Adriana… have fun baking your cupcakes!

  8. rainbow evening says:

    summer is perfect time to consume ice cream …yummy…
    by reading your post, it sound easy to make it… I will try it…. Thank you for sharing recipe….

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome… have fun baking your ice cream cupcake cones!

  9. CoCo says:

    These are on my bucket list to make, Heidi! I had no idea they were that easy so I’m super excited to try them now. Yours are beautiful! Fingers crossed mine come out this pretty too! Hugs, CoCo

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re too kind… thanks, CoCo! I’m sure your cupcakes will turn out fabulous!