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Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes

A delightful twist on traditional cupcakes, Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and a cherry, making them perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Toppings
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Sprinkles
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Frosting and Decoration
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe a generous swirl of frosting on each.
  3. Drizzle chocolate syrup, sprinkle with toppings, and finish with a cherry on top!

Notes

You can customize toppings to cater to your family's preferences. Experiment with different flavored frostings, nuts, or candy toppings to make each cupcake unique.