So these ended up looking like some sort of 2nd grade art project – this is what happens when I bake at midnight while having wine and conversation with friends. However, they are really tasty and a great little surprise. I made them for my office for Solstice, because “this means summer is on its way” but other suggestions have included making these a 4th of July treat with a sparkler in the top or as a unique way to do birthday cake for a kid. However you choose to make them, Ice Cake Cones are much more simple than they seem.
You’ll need:
Your favorite cake recipe or boxed cake mix (and the ingredients the mix calls for)
12-18 basic ice cream cones
Frosting (premade or make your own)
Toppings (sprinkles, food dye, etc)
Heat the oven to 350.
Fill a 9 x 13 baking pan, muffin pan, or medium cookie sheet with a layer of dry beans or dry rice. Nestle the ice cream cones into these (this will hold them up as you move them into and out of the oven). Fill each ice cream cone about 3/4 of the way with cake batter. You’ll be able to fill 18 or so ice cream cones, but if you only have 12 put the remaining batter in a small pan or muffin cups and bake along with the cones.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 1/2 an hour.
Frost and decorate, then enjoy!
Yay! I was waiting for you to post this!!
I still think these are bloody brilliant. They really did look like melted ice cream. It still amazes me how you do this. Maybe I will attempt these.