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 used to make these when my boys were little ! What fun !!!! Thanks for reminding me – I may need to take a stroll down memory lane…..
gena
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So stinkin cute! My 3 year old would love this!
Oh goodness you have made me laugh so hard this morning. Loved your post!!! I haven’t seen the pans but I know exactly what you mean by thinking you have the greatest idea since slice bread only to find out someone else thought of it already. Love your idea much better, the amount of times I will make ice cream cone cupcakes I’ll just make one for a buck. That would be great for transporting them also. I had isuues taking them to school one time, lol. That’s another topic altogether.
Thank you for giving me a great laugh today!
Great Idea Allison! Your cupcakes look yummy!! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! I’ll be featuring these in a post today. Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
My mom made those when I was a kid. I’ve got to make some for my kids. LOVE the way you did the frosting. Makes it really look like an ice cream cone.
Love your pan idea! I’ve made these once before but will definitely try them your way next time. Too cute!
Ok, so I thought your cupcake baker pan was an original too! I’ve never seen one before. Great pictures!
That is so cute! What a great cupcake treat. Everyone would love it!
Have a great week!
Sherry
Hey, sweetie, it’s still BRILLIANT and CLEVER, even if someone else thought of it first!
And it’s also very GENEROUS of you to share it, too — I sent this to two of my sisters, who will love and use it — so here’s a very big thank you!
xxxs and ooos from beautiful Cape Cod,
Jude at
dolcecapecod dot blogspot.com
Perfect! Your tutorial is great! And the cupcakes look amazing too!
Thanks so much for linking up to Cupcake Tuesday! Please visit me at my new blog, It’s A Blog Party, and link up your cooking or baking posts today!
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~Liz
What a clever idea! I don’t have children, but I bet I know a few adults who would love to eat an ice cream cone cupcake. Thank you for sharing this terrific idea with all the hints for success. ~ Sarah
Those are super sweet! I am definatly going to try those this summer!! I also dont make anything that doesnt come from a box!! It hasnt failed me yet! haha
I had a question: How many does one box of cake mix make?
I think it’s a great idea…much better than spending $20 + shipping for the ones I’ve found online!
Thank you for this tutorial! I so appreciate it. My daughter has wanted ice cream cupcakes (as she calls them) for her b-day party. I was going to have to wing it but not anymore with your amazing tutorial. Thanks!
I bought cupcake liners and all of the stuff to make rainbow cupcakes. Then I thought about doing rainbow cupcakes in ice cream cones but driving back to the grocery on a Saturday while all of the insane shoppers were still there made me think I should stick to the liners I have. Next time!
This is so awesome I’m bookmarking it! My son’s party is coming up soon and I was wondering about an alternative to cake. Thanks so much!
This is really a clever idea to bake nice and cute little cupcakes. I surely will make them. They look so summerly. And I love your smilies. What a fun.
Greetings, Johanna
Those look YUMMY! I will have to try it!
Oh, I have to try those for my soon-to-3-year-old’s birthday next month!
So totally Awesome!
Well, I’ve never heard of it, so it’s original to me! What a fantastic idea.
Genious! I love cupcakes in cones…no paper left over, and totally adorable! Perfect for school birthdays also! Kudos!
Genius! I love cupcakes in cones…no paper left over, and totally adorable! Perfect for school birthdays also! Kudos!
Okay! Those are way to cute!
Loved all your tips and tricks to make it easier for us!!!
I will have to try this and am bookmarking it!!
Thanks for linking up to Bird Crafts Party!!
Hugs,
Bird
Great tips and tricks!! Love the result!!
Thanks for linking up!
Bird
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I am featuring this, too. And then I’m gonna go home and make some.
http://lanieree.blogspot.com/2010/06/featuring-you_11.html
That batter-in-the-bag technique is one of those brilliant, “duh, why didn’t I ever think of that” ideas!
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
This was an awesome cheap DIY pan. Thanks!
Very Clever! Those cupcakes look yummy!
Thanks for sharing @ Anything Related!
{Rebekah}
These are AMAZING! Would love to feature you in my monthly round robin “Get Crafty”. Next theme is “ManMade” and I reckon icecream fits the bill!
Here is last “Nature” Get Crafty as a reference. http://redtedart.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/get-crafty-june-2010-inspired-by-nature/
If you are interested, leave me a comment or send me an email and DO grab a button
M x
These are super cute!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
So smart! I LOVE this idea and it would have come in handy after my last baking experience!
Someone gave me your link in a comment on my site! Genius!
Thanks for linking up to Tot Tuesdays! Another clever idea I’ll have to remember when the time comes!
wow these look so cool. I am at a friends 30th birthday party over the weekend and I absolutley HAVE to make her some of these.
Thanks for the tip about making your own tray too.
Great idea!! The ice cream cone cupcake pans are kind of expensive, so I will definitely give your way a try the next time I make these! (And, it will be perfect to transport them in, too!) And, I love your tip about putting the bag into a cup to fill it with frosting. Good thinkin’! And, yes, the ice cream cone cupcakes look delicious and adorable!
LOVE IT! and your super nice pampered chef cooling rack. i’m a consultant.. I can’t help but notice!
Awesome!!
It’s An Original Idea To Me Because I Only Seen People Use Cupcakes Pans Before And I Am Going To Make One Like You Did And Use It At Christmas Time So Thanks For The Ideas !!!
I’ve been poking around the blog archives and gotta say — you are soooooo clever. Love every idea I’ve seen.
You are like the most lolarious Gourmet Cupcake-in-a-Cone-from-a–damn-box-wanna-make-something-of-it blogger in the history of forever. ILU x 10000. I’m going to stalk your RSS feed now.
What fantasticness!!! All your tips are so helpful, and hey, at least we can all make our own pans for free or (.99) now!! Very cool. I love the pic of the cone you cut in half. Thanks for sharing!
I used these for PTA bake sales when my boys were little 45 years ago. They always sold right away. I’ve used them many times. Loved your pictures and ingenuity! I just used cupcake pans.
Grandma Lee
These look awesome, definitely something I may try. But why do you need a stand for the cones? Don’t they have flat bottoms and can just stand up themselves?
@ Rose, They try to tip over in the oven while the cake is still wet dough and they make a huge mess!
I’ve been wanting to try ice cream cone cupcakes. This morning I accidently found your site—and there they were! Thank you so much for the info as well as directions for making a special pan to hold the cones for baking. Can’t wait to try making them. They are SO CUTE!
Love your ice cream cone cakes. I’ve been looking for a recipe for them for ages. Also think the pan idea is great! Can’t wait to make my own. They look so cute and yummy. Thanks.
You are welcome Teddi! Let me know how yours turn out. Be forewarned, these things are really yummy and you may end up eating them all yourself.
I love this idea … might just make them for my son’s upcoming party. He’d love them!