Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes – layers of chocolate cake, mint chocolate chip ice cream, whipped topping and mini chocolate chips.
It’s been awhile since I shared a dessert with you, the marshmallow brownie bites for Valentine’s Day might have been the most recent. I think it’s time for another easy dessert idea, right?
As you can see, we love dessert in our household. I try
to limit how often we bake, but it’s hard to when we come up with fun
ideas like ice cream cupcakes. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we decided to make mint chocolate chip ice cream cupcakes. Mint chocolate chip ice cream is my son’s favorite, so he was pretty excited. My husband on the other hand doesn’t like mint chocolate chip ice cream, so naturally he had a Reese’s ice cream cupcake. If you’ve been a reader long enough you probably know how much my husband LOVES Reese’s. Actually anything with peanut butter and chocolate together, like the Peanut Butter & Chocolate Caramel Corn and Peanut Butter Blossoms we made.
This was one of those ideas I quickly thought of but had no idea if it would work. I didn’t know how much batter to put in the cupcake pan, if the ice cream would slide right off, or if it would turn out to be a complete fail. I’ve had a few of those lately. Hmm, that might make an interesting blog post. :)
To make your own you will need your favorite cake mix, ice cream, and cupcake liners, frosting and chocolate chips optional.
I found using one tablespoon of batter worked the best. If you like more cake than ice cream, increase the batter by a teaspoon. Bake for about 10-12 mins, depending on your oven settings. Once the cupcakes have cooled, press softened ice cream on top and freeze until completely hardened. They are fairly easy to make, but I do suggest you serve them immediately as the ice cream melts quickly.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes
Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- Chocolate Cake Mix
- Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream
- Whipped topping or frosting
- ΒΌ cup Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cake mix according to package directions. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Pour one tablespoon of prepared cake batter into each muffin tin; bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool.
- Spread ice cream on top of each cupcake. Place in freezer for 3-4 ours to set.
- Use a piping bag to pipe whipped topping (I used Cool Whip) or frosting on top of cupcakes.
- Garnish with mini chocolate chips.
Β Have you made ice cream cupcakes before? What ice cream flavor did you use? These might make an appearance at our next birthday party. It would make handing out cake and ice cream so much easier.
Thanks for stopping by! I’ll be back soon with another St. Patrick’s Day idea.
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Oh my goodness! I have got to make these! Pinned this for later!
These are beautiful cupcakes. Just stunning! And I love the idea, thanks for it!
These look so amazing!! Mint chocolate chip is my favorite too :) And you are so right, how brilliant would these be for a bday party?! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh my gosh those look so darn yummy. I linking you up to my facebook page. .
Oh my! These look (and I’m sure taste) FABULOUS!!! I will definitely be trying this – pinned! If you get a chance, I would love for you to share these at my link party. Thanks so much for the idea!!!
What a great idea!!! yummy!!!
Stopping by from a Linky Party. These look amazing! They are the perfect serving and include some of my favorite things!
Yum!!!! Love your pictures…so pretty. :)
Those look amazing…yummy! I would love for you to stop over to my Creative Inspirations party happening NOW to link it up! I would love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
https://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Sign me up for these! What a fun idea for a summer birthday! So pretty too!
These look yummy! I’m thinking ice cream social now.
Oh yumm, great idea, have pinned so I remember this!
YUMMMM!!!
This is just yum.
Glad i found you from the hop.
I love this idea and have pinned it. The presentation is amazing, and it looks so yummy. Thanks!
Wonderful pictures and wonderful cupcakes! Gonna go look around your site!
Oh these look great!
Mint is one of my favorite flavors. These are making my mouth water!
The color alone is making my mouth water!!
Thanks for linking up! These look AH-MAZING! I just posted this project on my fb page: https://www.facebook.com/seevanessacraft