Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes Recipe
These whimsical cupcakes bring the joy of an ice cream sundae into a handheld treat! Perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a fun family dessert night. Featuring moist cake, creamy frosting, a drizzle of chocolate, and a cherry on top—no melting required!
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix plus ingredients listed on box
- 1 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate syrup
- Sprinkles for garnish
- 12 maraschino cherries
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions.
- Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
- Beat butter until fluffy, add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make frosting.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes to resemble ice cream scoops.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Add sprinkles, whipped cream, and top with a cherry.
Notes
- Use chocolate or strawberry cake mix for a flavor twist.
- Keep cupcakes chilled until serving for a firmer frosting.
- Add crushed nuts for a classic sundae crunch.