Description
Ultimate Ice Cream Chocolate Cupcakes are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy ice cream, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These delightful cupcakes feature a soft, moist chocolate base filled with your favorite ice cream flavor and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Whether it’s a summer party, a birthday celebration, or just a sweet craving, these cupcakes are sure to impress everyone. With customizable flavors and an elegant presentation, they are not just delicious but also fun to make and serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp milk
- Ice Cream of your choice, softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients along with milk until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 15-17 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Hollow out the centers of cooled cupcakes and fill with softened ice cream.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; pipe onto filled cupcakes.
- Optional: Dip topped cupcakes in melted chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Experiment with different ice cream flavors for variety. Chill whipped cream before piping for easier handling.