CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ICE CREAM CONE CUPCAKES

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I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package French vanilla or yellow cake mix (regular size)
24 ice cream cake cones (about 3 inches tall)
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
GLAZE:
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening
Colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 24 mini-muffin cups. Stand ice cream cones in additional mini-muffin cups., Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. Fill each greased muffin cup with 1 tablespoon batter. Divide remaining batter among ice cream cones (scant 2 tablespoons each)., Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Transfer both plain and cone cupcakes to wire racks; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter and shortening until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form., To assemble, spread a small amount of frosting on bottom of each plain cupcake; attach to top of a cone cupcake. Spread remaining frosting over top cupcakes, rounding tops to resemble a scoop of ice cream. Freeze until frosting is firm, 5-10 minutes., For glaze, in a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring until smooth. Dip tops of cones in chocolate mixture. Decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

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Ibrahi. Shaw
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They're so cute and festive, and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Ssemutwe Rogers
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Delicious and easy to make! The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. I decorated mine with sprinkles and chocolate chips, and they looked so festive. A perfect treat for any occasion!


Merajislam Raj
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These cupcakes are so fun and easy to make! I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I already had on hand. The batter was quick to mix up, and the cupcakes baked perfectly. The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch - it's ric