My I-thought-I-had-an-original-idea ice cream cone cupcake pan
Don’t you hate it when you get all your ice cream cones filled with batter only to have them tip over and spill in the pan when you try to put them in the oven?
I decided to make a pan prototype to bake my cones in to stop the spills and mess!
Yup, I made a prototype. And I was going to mass-produce it and sell it on HSN and become a billionaire, er, or at least a thousand-aire.
But my dreams were crushed when I realized someone else already designed one. And it was better than mine. And they already mass-produce them.
So much for my big break.
BUT considering I wasted so much time making my pan, I’m going to show you it anyway. And you can make one and save yourself $15.95 (plus shipping).
I bought this cheap tin pan from the 99 cent store. It’s going to be the frame for my awesome one-of-a-kind cupcake cone baker.
I took a sharpie and measured out a 3 x 4 square grid. Then I traced around the base of an ice cream cone in the center of each square. After that I cut each square out with a utility knife on a cutting board. The tin is so craptastic from the 99 cent store that it was really easy to cut.
Once my circles were cut out I just flipped it over and put it on a cookie sheet. Now it’s ready to load with ice cream cones!
Brilliant, right? I guess that’s why the pan was already invented – like YEARS ago.
And just for fun I took a picture of what it looks like from the underside. Clever.
So there you have it. My I-thought-I-had-an-original-idea ice cream cone cupcake pan.
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And now for a 2nd tutorial on how to make Cupcake cones. Because I love them so much. And these turned out cuter than my original ones. And because I bake so infrequently that when I do I feel the need to show everyone that I can actually bake and be domestic in the kitchen.
Fill the cones with batter. The easiest way is to put all your batter in a large gallon-size ziploc bag, snip the corner, and squeeze the batter into the cones.
Rearing and ready to go. And in case you are wondering, I did not use gross batter with dirt in it. I used Funfetti batter. If you’re going to make cupcakes in cones, at least make them F-U-N, right?! I bet those ca-ute rainbow cakes would look adorable in the cones too.
Bake them the same way you’d bake cupcakes. Follow the directions on the box. Yes, the BOX. Do you actually think I bake from scratch?! Hahahahaha!
I took the awesome ice cream cone pan off the cookie sheet and set it on the cooling rack to dry. My I-thought-I-had-an-original-idea ice cream cone cupcake pan works great to hold the cones up while they cool.
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Now for the icing. This part is really REALLY FUN!
Like I did for the batter, I LOVE icing cupcakes the same way. It’s cheaper than buying a decorator set, easier to clean up, and looks super duper ca-ute!
Fill your zip-lock bag with icing. USE A REAL ZIP-LOCK BRAND BAG. I used a generic one and when I squeezed the icing out the bag exploded on me. And that was really a treat to clean up.
The easiest way to fill the bag is to put the bag inside a cup and wrap the edges of the bag over the cup (like putting in a trashcan liner). Then just take a butter knife or an icing spatula thingy and scoop the icing into the bag.
When the bag is full, just take it out of the cup and zip it up. And when I say that I bake sometimes, what I really mean to say is that I buy all the pre-made boxed stuff and then I pretend to bake. Why make from scratch what Pillsbury has already made for me and frankly tastes better?
Okay, so Pampered Chef sells these little clippie things that I am in love with. But they are pricey. So I’ve found a cheap solution. Did you know you can get a ha-uge bag of clippies that are identical to the Pampered Chef ones at IKEA for like $1.99 a bag? Yup. And there are 3 different sizes. And I use them every.single.day. For everything.
So anyway, after I zip-locked the bag, I added a little clippie to hold the icing even tighter in the bag. And also to make sure my zip-lock didn’t pop open.
Once you’ve got the icing in the bag just snip off a tiny corner. Now it’s time to PIPE.
Honestly, I LOVE the look of this piping way more than any other tip you can buy. And it’s way too easy.
Just start on the outside edge of the cupcake and start squeezing the icing in a spiral motion towards the center. It should take about 3 full rotations.
Aren’t they cute? Okay, some of them look like crap, but I was still getting the hang of it. But ideally, they are really super cute.
And then if you add sprinkles and stuff they instantly become about 100x cuter. No?
It’s taunting me. Just looking at it is making me salivate. Too bad we ate this batch about 2 weeks ago.
Ah-freaking-dorable. You can’t get much cuter than this.
Are these fun or what?!?! My kids beg for them. They would rather me make these for their birthday parties than buy a cute cake.
And if this post wasn’t fun enough already, I cut a cone open to see the middle of it.
I want to say how fun this is, but I think I’ve way over-used the word “fun” in this post. And “adorable”. I think the inside of the cupcakes look so cool.
So there you have it. How to make an ice cream cone pan, bake cupcakes in cones, AND how to ice cupcakes all in one post. Lucky you.
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I think you are a genious! So that’s all that matters! LOL
I REALLY didn’t know there was a pan and I LOve your idea…and beside that it’s a buck and you could probably reuse it! SO WAY TO GO! 
had a go last week again and they were fab. Couldn’t believe you could cook a cone but you can and thanks. Didn’t get to ice them as family demolished the lot before I had the time. Thank you for the simple yet amazing idea.
Love this idea! Wish I still had little ones in the house so I could do this today. Maybe this summer? Your post was fun and funny!
We made these when I was little, though I don’t think we had a special pan. I like your homemade version!
I still think you’re a genius for coming up with that idea, and super sweet for sharing it with us! I think I will make some patriotic themed ones for Father’s Day or for the 4th! Thanks again! ~Sam
And your cakes turned out beautiful and I love the way you iced them
Super cute for sure!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Allison, Even if someone has already produced this idea…I still think you are a genius! I love this idea..both the pan and the cupcakes in a cone and put it on my “fun” list for things to do when my grand-daughter visits in a couple of weeks. She will think I am way more fun then the grandma she lives close too…hehe.
I remember those from childhood too great idea for the pan!!
Thanks for linking up @PonyTails&FishScales and sharing this awesome idea!!!!
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Thanks so much for the awesome recipe! These are way cute, and I really would like to try to make them. Sorry someone else already made them up.
Thanks again!!
I had to laugh at your ‘invention’… I was making pans like that 20 years ago for children’s parties, ‘cupcake cakes’…lol
Yours look ‘yummy’…
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
I didn’t know there was a pan you could buy already… I would have just thought you were a genius!
I’ve tried these and wondered how to keep the cones from tipping, great idea 
I agree that we’ll just give you the credit for being brilliant!
What a great idea! I’ll definitely use it and save money.
Thanks for sharing!
You totally made me laugh out loud! Love this post and those cupcakes!
It’s an awesome idea and those look so freakin’ adorable!
That looks so awesome and i am going to try thus sometime!
These are so cool. Sorry about the billions you lost! My grandkids are visiting next week and I am making these for them. Thanks,
xo, Sherry
Oh my you are funny. Have you received a funniest blog award yet? If not, you should. Maybe I’ll invent one if there isn’t one.
I made these last year and just stuck then in 2 muffin tins! Uncreative! I’ve had tons of ideas, I too am waiting to make my next gazillion dollars…
Maybe it had already been invented….but never have I seen such precise instructions! I had no desire to make these before….but after your easy to follow instructions I may just make them for Kindergarden! Thanks!!!
Way too cute! I may borrow the idea.
Love the cupcake cones and your clever pan!
Oh, this brings back such memories! My oldest son turned 20 last September and on his first birthday I made these very same ice cream cone cupcakes…I even used the rainbow batter. Unfortunately, I did not have your clever baking pan. That would have made it much easier. These are so cute! Maybe I’ll make them again for his 21st!
that was cute- fun and adorable all rolled into one fun sweet cone- The fact that you cut it open and took photographs is really the icing on my cake, uh, cone.
Love it- It is my monkeys birthday soon and I will show him these tomorrow- I think he is going to LOVE them.
Thank you for sharing-
They are super cute and very yummy looking!
That pan is genius! Seriously such a good idea!
Love it!
Seriously…saw your first post with the cones…better this time.
I have made these for my oldest years ago…and they are a hit….I have a birthday in a few weeks, and I maight do it again! Love the pan too!
Allison – seriously, I wish you were here at my house every day to make me laugh. I LOVE your almost original idea. I myself have never heard of that ice cream cake cone idea. Does that count? I think your’re original. . . by the way, your camera is amazing whatever you used to take those pics of the ice cream cones.
Oh my gosh, these are just precious! And your pan is perfect – I cannot wait to try this!! Thanks so much for the great directions and adorable pictures!!!
I have seen these before but I handed seen the pan before. Great idea!
Sorry, that should be hadn’t seen. I guess I should proof read:)
Cute idea! And ohmygosh, you crack me up!
This post really had me laughing. Love it.
~Chelsea
Aww sorry about missing out on the millioins : ( this is a great idea. thank you sooo much for sharing this as my daughters bday is coming up in less than 2 weeks and I doing this!!! cheers ~
Stacey
What an awesome post and project! Not only is your idea fun, but you’re so witty. I’ll definitely have to keep this in mind for future use!
I made these for Savannah’s 5th birthday 11 years ago, and I wish I’d had your pan idea. I wasted a lot of foil getting the cones anchored in muffin tins. So whether you make a fortune or not, I still think the design is brilliant.
Oh my gosh those look soooo yummy! Awesome idea!
I read this post last night, and made them tonight
They are Delicious!!!!! They are so cute, and taste yummy.. Thanks for the great idea.. I will be makin these often, and they are sooo easy to make too!!
Such a great idea! I would have bought your prototype on HSN
ok… so a guy “crushing” on another guy is called a “bro-mance” so whats it called when a chick “crushes” on another chick? lol!
I am totally in love with your website! You are so much fun, and have FANTASTIC ideas… This weekend, I’m going to have my niece and two nephews come to spend the night… i think I know what we’re going to do!! hehe!! yay! an excuse for me to fake-bake! yay!
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-Jessica
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This is a wonderful post! Great job! I host a Tuesday Tastes Party and would love to have you over sometime!
Happy Day~
Jasey @ Crazy Daisy
http://www.crazyjayzplace.blogspot.com
I think my post was lost–maybe? If this double posts I am so sorry!
What a amazing post! Great job! I host a Tuesday Tastes Party and would love to have you over!
Happy Day,
Jasey @ Crazy Daisy
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My best friend’s mom made these for his birthday every year when we were kids- they were so fantastic, we talked about them all year until the next birthday! And no messy cake cutting and cleanup- which I appreciate only now as a grown up!
I love this post! If I ever get around to making these cupcake cones (and I will!), I’m using your idea and saving myself $20.
I’m glad you showed a cross-section of the cupcake! I find it very intriguing. I take it the cone stays nice and crispy, too?
These are ADORABLE!
And I totally agree that everything looks better with sprinkles….LOL.
Thank you for linking up this week!
I hate when my great inventions have already been invented by someone else! But for a buck, yours truly is a great invention! Very cute!
Those look delicious! And very cute to say the least! I will have to try some for my next party! Thanks for linking up!
Great post! Super cute and so easy. I’d love to make these in the future!
Fabulicious instructions to an old fav post! You’ve actually encouraged me to try this! Love your zip lock bag tip too! Easy and frugal how to tips… just my kind!
Thanks for linking up to SNS!
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/