These ice cream cupcakes are a fun and delightful twist on traditional desserts. Combining the flavors of cake and ice cream, they are perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home.
This Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe is simple to follow and can be customized with your favorite ice cream flavors and toppings, making it a versatile addition to your desserts recipe collection.
Easy Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe
These ice cream cupcakes feature a moist cake base topped with a generous scoop of ice cream, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 12 cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
- Ingredients required for cake mix (usually eggs, water, and oil)
- 1 quart of your favorite ice cream, softened
- 12 cupcake liners
- Sprinkles or toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
- Prepare the Cupcake Liners: Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Make the Cake Batter: Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions.
- Fill the Liners: Pour the cake batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about halfway.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the cake mix box, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tin before removing them.
- Top with Ice Cream: Once cooled, scoop softened ice cream on top of each cupcake, creating a generous mound.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle with your choice of toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or crushed cookies.
- Serve: Serve immediately or freeze for later enjoyment.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g