Description
Delight in these fun and festive Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes, combining rich chocolate cake with a surprise scoop of creamy ice cream in the center. Topped with fluffy whipped topping, melted chocolate drizzle, and colorful sprinkles, these cupcakes are perfect for parties, warm weather treats, or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix + ingredients called for on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Filling and Topping
- 1 ½ qt. ice cream (any flavor)
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Sprinkles or candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter: Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the instructions on the box, mixing in required ingredients such as eggs, oil, and water thoroughly.
- Fill Muffin Liners: Evenly divide the cake batter among the cupcake liners in the prepared muffin tins, filling each about 2/3 full to allow space for rising.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Hollow Out Cupcakes: Using a small knife or melon baller, carefully scoop out the center of each cooled cupcake to create a well without piercing the bottom or edges too deeply.
- Add Ice Cream Filling: Spoon a small scoop of your chosen ice cream flavor into the hollow center of each cupcake. Press the scooped-out cupcake top back onto each filled cupcake gently to seal the ice cream inside.
- Freeze the Cupcakes: Place the cupcakes on a tray and freeze for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the ice cream is firm and set inside the cupcakes.
- Add Whipped Topping and Decorations: Once firm, remove cupcakes from the freezer. Pipe a generous mound of whipped topping on top of each cupcake.
- Drizzle & Decorate: Drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate chips over the whipped topping and finish with sprinkles or your preferred candy decorations.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the cupcakes right away for the best texture and flavor, or store them in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ice cream cake cupcakes are a delightful party dessert, especially popular in warm weather for a refreshing treat.
- Choose any favorite ice cream flavor to customize these cupcakes to your taste.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before hollowing to prevent crumbling or melting the ice cream filling too soon.
- For easier handling, work quickly when filling and freezing the cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
