Well, tomorrow is Taste and Tell’s actual 6th birthday, but we are ending the week of celebrations today. It’s been fun to celebrate with giveaways all week long! (Including a new giveaway at the bottom of this post!)
This is where I should get all mushy and talk about how much this blog means to me. But I’m going to keep it short.
6 years ago, I posted my first recipe, excited to be able to share something that I love to do – cook. I remember sending out an email to my friends and family, telling them to come and check out my new little project. I’ve started many things over the years, only to lose interest after awhile, but this has stuck.
And I love it.
Blogging is hard work. Long days, long nights. A lot that goes on behind the scenes that you never see or hear about. But let me tell you –
This is the best job.
I am so honored and flattered that you all come here to listen to me ramble. That you want to try these recipes. And hopefully, I’ve inspired some of you to get into the kitchen. Because that’s what really matters.
Every day, I give my thanks for you. This blog has been with me through good times and bad times – and many of you have shared those times with me. You’ve reached out when I really needed it. Thank you.
And here’s to more than 6 more. Things only get better as time goes on, so I’m excited to see what the future brings!
We needed another celebration. And after running across some Ice Cream Cupcakes by Bubbly Nature Creations online, I knew there would be no better way to celebrate. Didn’t we all want one of those store bought ice cream cakes growing up? This is even better because they are made at home and they are in cupcake form. You know I’m a sucker for a cupcake! I took a go-to chocolate cupcake recipe to start as the base for the cupcakes. You’ll only fill the cups about a third of the way full so that you’ll have room for the ice cream. When the cupcakes are cool, you’ll add the ice cream and then whipped cream. And of course, I couldn’t resist adding a few sprinkles – it is a celebration after all!!
These cupcakes are perfect for any celebration. They are easy to make ahead of time and everyone gets their cake and ice cream together. I can’t think of a better way to do it!!
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Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cupcakes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 cupcakes 1x
Description
The perfect cupcake for any birthday celebration – a chocolate cupcake is topped with cookies and cream ice cream and whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 teaspoons vinegar
- 4 cups cookies and cream ice cream
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- crushed oreos and/or sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line 16 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. Add the oil, water, vanilla and vinegar and mix just until combined. Fill each cupcake liner about 1/3 full with the batter. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Allow the ice cream to melt slightly. Fill each cooled cupcake with the softened ice cream. Spread evenly. Place in the freezer until the ice cream is frozen, about 2 hours.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream and powdered sugar together. Beat until the cream has stiff peaks. Pipe the whipped cream on top of the cupcakes. Sprinkle with crushed Oreos or sprinkles if desired. Keep frozen.
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- Inspired by Bubbly Nature Creations
Rosa says
Delicious cupcakes! A great idea.
Cheers,
Rosa
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Great giveaway and great cupcakes. I am intrigued that it’s an eggless cupcake that you used as your go-to/base. Off to re-read that post!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Happy blogiversary! Six years is quite an accomplishment!! And these ice cream cupcakes are so cute! Pass one my way, k? 🙂
Tieghan says
Oh these cupcake would go so fast around here!! Loving them!
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
What a great post! Happy 6 years to you, Deb! Your blog posts always make me smile (and they make me hungry :)). I’m happy to have found Taste and Tell!
And these cupcakes?! YES, please!!!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Happy 6th birthday, Taste & Tell! Great way to celebrate, too. Cheers to many more!
Terri C says
These look delish!
Amelia says
Showed these cupcakes to my (almost) 6 year old daughter and she is in love! Thanks for sharing!
Valerie | Pursuit of Sweetness says
Happy blogging birthday! I love these cupcakes…they might actually be something my boyfriend would willingly eat. He thinks cupcakes are “too cute” and have too much frosting. These: no frosting, and his favorite flavor of ice cream should negate the cuteness, right? 😉
Kristy @ Sweet Treats & More says
Happy blog birthday week Deborah!! What you’ve accomplished is amazing, you’ve always been an inspiration:)
And these cupcakes sound amazing. Why don’t we have a little gathering where we all get to sample what we’ve been making that week, lol.
Lisa | With Style and Grace says
I use to loooove ice cream cake as a kid! love that you did this in cupcakes. brilliant.
Clinton Munkres says
Those cupcakes look tasty! what do I have to do to enter your giveaway?
Deborah says
@Clinton Munkres, at the bottom of the post, there is a PromoSimple widget where you can enter. Good luck!
Cheryl illinois says
Congrats. on your 6 years. So happy I found you.
Kristen Ann says
Congratulations on your 6th anniversary! I’m always excited to open my e-mail to see what Taste and Tell has in store for me :o) Looking forward to many more posts.
kari/Salted Nuts says
6to aniversario feliz!!! Love, these cupcakes. I would def be taking a “PaulaDeen” bite of these babies!!
Betty says
Congratulations Deborah. You make everything look so amazing and delicious!!!
carrian says
these look amazing! Love cookies and creme!
Serena (serenabakessimplyfromscratch) says
Happy anniversary! I love the cookies and cream ice cream cupcakes to celebrate! Yum!
Joanne says
Happy blog birthday darling!! It’s been so fun following along for these many years…here’s to many many many more!
And cookies and creme…are so the perfect way to celebrate!
Pammy says
Do I have to make the cake from scratch? Can I use a DH cake mix? I wondered because of the ice cream…
Deborah says
@Pammy, a cake mix would work just fine. Just make sure you only fill the cups half of what you would normally fill them. And I’m not sure how many you would get if you did a cake mix.
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
Happy blog birthday to you!! LOVE these – have your cake and ice cream together – pure genius!
marcie@flavorthemoments. says
Happy birthday to your blog! I’ve made ice cream cupcakes in cookies ‘n cream and thin mint versions and I love them. They’re so fun to make, eat, and serve! Yours came out beautifully!
Tracey says
Happy 6 years, here’s to many more 🙂 I can think of no better way to celebrate than with these ice cream cupcakes – they look so good!
Jeffrey says
I’d use this to grind flour for pizza and bread dough, maybe even some cookies.
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Nutmeg Nanny says
Happy blogging birthday 🙂 These are adorable and I bet they taste heavenly!
Michelle S says
Awesome giveaway and yummy cupcakes! 🙂
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Happy anniversary! You are an allstar!!!!!!!!!
Chels R. says
I love this!!!! My kids would adore these cupcakes!