Mini Ice Cream Cakes are so easy to make & perfect for parties! Just bake up mini chocolate cupcakes, then top them with your favorite ice cream & voila!
Prepare the boxed chocolate cake mix according to package instructions.
Add 48 cupcake liners to four (12 count) muffin tins.
Fill each cupcake liner with 1 tablespoon of cake batter.
Place the cupcakes in the oven and bake for 14 minutes.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Remove the cupcakes from the freezer and top with the softened ice cream.
Place the mini ice cream cakes on the baking sheet back into the freezer for at least 2 hours.
Remove from the freezer and add the toppings of your choice before serving.
Notes
The pints of ice cream can all be the same flavor, or pick 2-4 different flavors, if you'd like!
Nutritional information provided does not include the optional toppings.
If you’re not planning to eat the cakes within 24 hours of making them, place them in an airtight container or plastic freezer bag to prevent freezer burn on the ice cream.
The ice cream cakes will stay good in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag for 2 months.
When making the cupcakes, if you do not have four muffin tins, simply prepare the cupcakes in batches, either 12 at a time with one muffin tin or 24 at a time with two muffin tins.