Brownie Sundae Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
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Don't let their innocent appearance fool you- these brownie sundae ice cream cone cupcakes have a gooey, fudge-y, dark chocolate-y side! Add a drizzle of salted caramel sauce and they're positively sinful.
Oh, mama.
These may look cute and childish and fun, but do not underestimate them.
They will leave you breathless, sticky, and begging for mercy.
I'm sure you remember having ice cream cone cupcakes as a birthday treat when you were a kid. Well, these are on a whole different level.
Crunchy cone. Fluffy whipped cream. Sprinkles and a cherry. Of course! Plus the darkest, most intensely fudge-y brownie you can imagine, topped with a positively sinful salted caramel sauce.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
To bake your brownie cones you will need a 9x13-inch baking pan. I prefer to use the metal kind but I think the glass kind would probably work too. Cover it tightly with heavy-duty foil, and cut twelve "X's" in the foil with a sharp knife. Then just stand a cone up in each "X." You can get a better idea of how this works if you click here: How to Make Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes.
Fill them nearly to the top with brownie batter. The brownies don't puff up a whole lot, so you probably won't have to worry about overflow.
Top with the fluffiest-ever whipped cream frosting, generously perfumed with vanilla, with just a hint of cream cheese tang. It's almost like a no-bake cheesecake. Be sure there's a chair nearby so you can swoon into it.
Chocolate sauce and/or salted caramel sauce, sprinkles and a cherry are the final touch. It wouldn't be a birthday treat without them, right?
You can use the store-bought stuff, but I highly recommend making this recipe. It only takes ten minutes and the payoff is HUGE! And I mean, if you're going all out with an over-the-top recipe like this, why not make every component the best it can possibly be? Just make sure it's completely cool before you drizzle it on 😉
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Ingredients
For the Brownie Cones
- 24 ice cream cones
- 2 ½ cups (500 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups (150.5 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups (283.75 g) unsalted butter, (2 ½ sticks)
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
For the Whipped Cream Frosting
- 12 ounces (340.2 g) cream cheese, (1 ½ bricks)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (476 ml) heavy cream, (cold)
Additionally
- ½ cup (35.5 ml) salted caramel
- ⅓ cup (53.33 g) rainbow sprinkles
- 24 maraschino cherries,, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
Instructions
For the brownie ice cream cone cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and cover (2) 9x13-inch baking pans with heavy-duty foil. Cut (12) small "X's" in each of the foil covered pans, and insert an ice cream cone into each "X."
- Place the sugar, cocoa, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Cut the butter into pieces and add to the bowl. Heat, either in the microwave or over a double boiler, until the butter is completely melted and stir to combine.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and the flour.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of brownie batter into each ice cream cone.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely.
For the whipped cream frosting
- Place the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed until smooth.
- Slowly drizzle in about ½ cup of the cold cream, with the mixer on medium-low speed.
- Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, and continue slowly adding the cold cream, while mixing on medium-low.
- When all the cream has been added, turn the mixer up to medium-high and whip for about a minute, or until the frosting is fluffy and stiff. (Take care not to overwhip, or the frosting could become runny.)
- Top the cooled brownies with frosting. Drizzle with salted caramel and/or chocolate sauce, and garnish with sprinkles and a cherry.
Notes
For more info on the frosting, click here: Whipped Cream Frosting.
For more info on the caramel sauce, click here: Salted Caramel Sauce.
These are SO fun! My girl's birthday is in May and I've been thinking about some different options. These would be so cute!
Aw, yay! That's so great Ashley! I know my kids LOVED the cupcake cone idea- something about it is just so appealing to kids. I'm so glad you liked these and I hope your girl does too! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, dear 🙂
What a fun idea... who knew that brownies could have so many delicious purposes!
Right? I just can't get enough of that brownie recipe and I will make it in as many forms as I can dream up, lol! Thanks so much Thalia!
What a fun birthday Treat! I can't wait ti make these!
Thank you so much Christin! I hope you get a chance to give them a try- they're sooo good! Have a great week hon!
Allie - you're killin' me! I have been craving something sweet all day, and now I look at this brownie sundae ice cream cone with SALTED CARAMEL, I wish I could have about 4 of these right now! I have to try these, they're just way too cute!
Haha sorry Kathleen! I wish I could give you all my leftovers lol! Thanks so much sweetie!
I have fond memories of making these as a kid, but I remember that my own ice cream cupcakes didn't turn out half as pretty. This post makes me want to try again this summer!
Oh you should totally do it! They're so much fun and just a little more special than regular cupcakes, imo. Thanks so much for the sweet comment Bhiravi!
The image just popped up! Gorgeous!!! ...Oh my!!!
Wow! These look yummy! I have never baked anything in a cone but that would be super fun to try! My daughter and friend are making strawberry shortcakes next week for fun. Maybe they can try something like this next time. Gluten free version of course!!! Ps. the 2nd to last picture is not showing up. Just a heads up. Xoxo, Ester
I'm so happy you like them Ester, and that sounds like a terrific idea! I saw gf cones at my store! Thanks for the heads up on the pic and I'm glad to see it resolved itself 😉
These are beyond adorable. A perfect treat for kids of ALL ages!
Aw, thank you so much Marissa! xoxo
What beautiful and fun treats! I know what I'm bringing to our next family gathering!
Yay! I'm so happy you like them Jessica! I hope you and your family enjoy 🙂
These are amazing! So cute!! I have such fond memories of ice cream cone cupcakes, but they never looked this amazing! Pinned!
Thank you so much Lisa! I have fond memories too- I thought it was about time they got an upgrade, lol! Thanks so much for sharing on Pinterest 🙂
I love that you called them innocent because they certainly drew me in with their cuteness and I think I would eat 3 or 5 of these little devils. They're fantastic 🙂
Thank you Janette! It totally caught me off guard when I took that first bite!
These guys look awesome! I love how perfectly you drizzled the sauces on – just beautiful! 🙂
Thanks Nicole! The sauces are so naturally photogenic- I thought they caught the light in such a beautiful way 🙂
Allie, I am smitten! A sinfully indulgent ice cream cone! You never disappoint with creative and stunning treats. Now I just need to find an excuse to make a couple dozen of these babies!
Yes! Look through your calendar and see who has a birthday coming up 😉 You won't regret it and they'll love you forever!
What cute little cakes! I've been meaning to make ice cream cone cupcakes for a while, this may be my motivation 🙂
Hooray! So happy you like them June! I hope you get a chance to make them 🙂
These are so awesome! What a perfect birthday treat. Not that they need any new ideas but .... I may just have to show them. 🙂 All 3 of my kids have spring birthdays so we'll be planning here soon.
Have a fantastic weekend Allie!
You too Melanie! My kiddos devoured these. I bet yours would enjoy them too! Happy birthday(s), lol!
Allie, I love these!! Breathless, sticky, and begging for mercy. . . haha, love it! and P's birthday is coming up so thank you for this great idea!!! love these!!
My pleasure Alice and thanks! That is truly how I felt as I was tasting them, lol!