Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
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These adorable Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are every bit as much fun to make as they are to eat. They’re a great way to add a whimsical touch to any birthday party or summer gathering.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Cupcakes in the shape of ice cream cones? If you thought our Beach Cupcakes or Mermaid Cupcakes were fun, you’re really going to love these! Perfect for birthday parties, summer picnics, or just a sweet treat to enjoy any time of year, these adorable desserts always steal the show!
I really love how easy these are too! Each cone is filled with batter, baked into light and fluffy cupcakes, then topped with classic, sweet and creamy frosting. And the best part is that instead of a cupcake liner, you get a crispy bit of cone with every bite.
Plus, you can customize them with any of your favorite cake flavors and frosting combinations. Whether you prefer chocolate cake with vanilla frosting, or maybe a lemon cake with cream cheese frosting (my favorite!), the possibilities are endless.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Super fun: They are a fun twist on traditional cupcakes that kids and adults alike love.
- Easy to make: Cute and incredibly easy to make, all you need is a box mix, store bought cones and a few other simple ingredients.
- Customizable: We love how easy it is to change up this recipe. Swap out the cake flavor, frosting or even the sprinkles…it’s totally up to you!
- Party perfect: These cupcakes are great for summer parties, birthdays, special celebrations, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Funfetti Cake Mix
- Eggs, water, oil (see your box for amounts)
- Ice Cream Cones
- Pink Frosting
- Rainbow Sprinkles
- Cupcake Baking Pan
- Piping Bag with a 1M Tip
How to Make Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Step 1. Start by adding your cake mix, eggs, oil, and water to a large bowl (use the amounts listed on the box).
Step 2. Mix on high until the cake batter is well combined.
Step 3. Pour the batter into each cone, filling them about ¾ of the way full. We like to use a piping bag to make this process easier and less messy.
Step 4. Place the filled cones in a cupcake pan to keep them upright in the oven.
Step 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely!
Step 6. Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip, then pipe it onto each cupcake cone. I like to use a swirl pattern to resemble real soft serve ice cream.
Tip: If you can’t find pink frosting, you can just color white frosting with pink food coloring.
Step 7. Add sprinkles on top and serve!
Storage Instructions
These cupcakes are best served right after you decorate them. But if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to a couple of days. Just use the same cupcake or muffin tin you baked them in to help them stand upright.
Variation and Add-ins
- Different flavors: I love changing up the flavors of the cupcake batter. Chocolate cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes, and lemon cupcakes are fun choices. You can also try more unique flavors, like red velvet or carrot cake.
- Frosting: Feel free to experiment with different types of frosting like vanilla buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or even stabilized whipped cream frosting.
- Mix-ins: Toss chocolate chips, nuts or sprinkles into the cupcake batter for added texture and flavor.
- Toppings: Sprinkle crushed cookies, candies, or chopped nuts on top of the frosting for extra decoration.
- Fillings: You could even fill the center of the cupcakes with a little caramel sauce, chocolate ganache or fruit preserves, similar to what I did with these Beauty And The Beast Cupcakes.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcake FAQs
Once the cupcakes are baked, let them cool for about 15 minutes. Then, gently poke a hole in the bottom of the cone with a toothpick or wooden skewers. The moisture can build up from the heat and this allows some of it to escape.
You can make these cupcakes the day before you plan on serving them, but the cone may soften slightly.
Sure! If you prefer sugar cones, you can use a cupcake cone baking rack like this one to bake them.
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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Equipment
- 1 Piping bag
Ingredients
- 1 box Funfetti Cake Mix
- 3 eggs or amount listed on box if different
- ½ cup oil or amount listed on box if different
- 1 cup water or amount listed on box if different
- 12 ice cream cones with flat bottoms
- 32 ounces pink frosting
- Rainbow Sprinkles
Instructions
- Start by adding your cake mix, eggs, oil, and water to a large bowl (use the amounts listed on the box).1 box Funfetti Cake Mix, 3 eggs, ½ cup oil, 1 cup water
- Mix on high until the cake batter is well combined.
- Pour the batter into each cone, filling them about ¾ of the way full. We like to use a piping bag to make this process easier and less messy.12 ice cream cones
- Place the filled cones in a cupcake pan to keep them upright in the oven.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely!
- Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip, then pipe it onto each cupcake cone. I like to use a swirl pattern to resemble real soft serve ice cream.32 ounces pink frosting
- Add sprinkles on top and serve!Rainbow Sprinkles
Notes
- If the egg, oil and water amounts differ from what’s listed on the cake mix box, go with the amounts on the box.
- If you can’t find pink icing, you can color white icing with pink food coloring instead.
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Can you prepare the day before?
You can but the cones may not stay as crisp. If you don’t mind them being a little softer, then you’ll be fine making them ahead of time. 🙂