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!
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!
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
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.
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!”
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
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
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Elena says
What flavor cake mix?
Heidi says
I like to use a Vanilla Cake Mix, although French Vanilla or White could be substituted. 🙂
Elena says
Do you use a cupcake liner?
Heidi says
Hi Elena ~ no cupcake liner is needed… you’ll just pour your batter directly into the cones. 🙂
Elena says
How much Frosting and using Duncan Hines Frosting?
Heidi says
Hi Elena ~ you’ll need about 16 oz. of frosting.
Elena says
Do have the old Ice Cream Cone cupcake recipe?
Heidi says
Hi Elena ~ this is the same recipe as it has always been, it just has a new date. Hope that helps!
Elena says
How many Servings is it 12 ice cream cupcakes?
Heidi says
It will make about 11 ice cream cupcake cones.
Tasia says
This is such a fun idea for cupcakes! My girls will be so excited to make them!
Heidi says
That’s great, Tasia! These are so fun for kids to bake! 🙂
Adriana Leandro says
These cupcakes cones are so different. I need to try it.
Have a nice day.
Heidi says
Thanks, Adriana… have fun baking your cupcakes!
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….
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… have fun baking your ice cream cupcake cones!
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
Heidi says
You’re too kind… thanks, CoCo! I’m sure your cupcakes will turn out fabulous!
Michelle says
These ice cream cone cupcakes are so fun and whimsical! Perfect for a kid’s birthday!
Heidi says
Definitely… they’re always the hit of the party!
Black Knight says
Another beautiful post to share with my wife.
She gets crazy for ice creams and cupcakes.
Thank you!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… I’m glad you can share this with her!
Veronica Lee says
Love these!
How fun and festive!
Hugs and blessings, Heidi
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Veronica! 🙂
somewhereinireland says
We had these when my daughter was a kid and they never lasted long. Kids love them! Thanks for the memories and sharing this post. Have a great week.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… those sound like such great memories!
Judee says
so festive and fun!! I used to make these when my kids were young and I forgot about them. Now I should make them for the grandkids! thanks
Heidi says
Oh definitely… I bet your grandkids would love them! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
This brings back so many fun memories of being a kid! Mom used to make this for birthday parties. This would also be a fun idea for showers and graduation parties too.
Heidi says
What a great Mom! And I love your idea to serve them up at showers and grad parties… that would be so fun and unexpected!
Kathrine Eldridge says
These cake cones remind my of my childhood! My mom used to make them and I loved them so much. I might have go down memory lane soon and make these!
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Heidi says
That sounds like a delicious memory, Kathrine! 🙂
Lisa's Notebook says
Such a cute idea and so much better than actual ice cream, which always melts. Love the tips your frugal readers offer to stop the cones going soggy too!
Heidi says
Thanks, Lisa! I love that they don’t melt on a hot day, too! 🙂
delphine says
Parfait avec ces fortes chaleur, je prends avec plaisir
Bonne journée
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup, Delphine. 🙂 Bises
Her Digital Coffee says
These look delicious! What a fun recipe. Great tips, especially on how to store them to keep them from going soggy. Thank you for sharing Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… they really are such a fun birthday party treat!