Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes
I am a sucker for a hot fudge sundae, as are my kids. It’s one of the traits I apparently passed down to them, the love for a good bowl of ice cream. Although we also love cupcakes. Put the two together and we have our Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes!
These Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes are the perfect cupcakes to bring along for summer cook-outs or birthdays, but really, there’s no need to wait for a special occasion. As not only are they absolutely delicious, but they’re ridiculously easy to make, too. And the kids can make and even top their own!
Our Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes start with chocolate cupcakes. You can either make yours out of a box, use your favorite homemade recipe, or buy store-bought premade cupcakes. It’s all about how easy you want to go with this, because the real treat is in the topping. As a real hot fudge sundae should be.
Take a chocolate cupcake and, using a paring knife, cut the top middle section of your cupcakes. Fill each one with chocolate syrup. You could also use hot fudge sauce for a truly decadent cupcake. Oh yeah! Cover the holes with the cupcake pieces you cut out.
Then, in a mixer, slowly start beating butter, sugar, milk and vanilla to make your buttercream. Gradually increase the speed to high. The buttercream is ready once it forms stiff peaks. Using a piping bag, generously frost your cupcakes with the buttercream. Finally, microwave your chocolate candy melts in 30-second intervals until completely melted. With a spoon, drizzle over on top of your frosted cupcakes. Top with sprinkles and a maraschino cherry.
I scream, you scream, we’ll all scream for these Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes any time of year!
Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes
Ingredients
- One dozen of your favorite chocolate cupcakes, cooled down for decorating
- 4-5 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-4 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate candy melts
- Sprinkles
- 12 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Using a paring knife, cut the top middle section of your cupcakes and fill each one with chocolate syrup. Cover the holes with the cupcake pieces you cut out.
- In a stand mixer, slowly start beating butter, sugar, milk and vanilla to make your buttercream. Gradually increase the speed to high. The buttercream is ready once it forms stiff peaks.
- Using a piping bag, generously frost your cupcakes with the buttercream.
- Microwave your chocolate candy melts in 30-second intervals until completely melted. With a spoon, drizzle over on top of your frosted cupcakes. Top with sprinkles and a maraschino cherry.
Be sure to find more dessert recipes at Our Kid Things and more fun summer ideas, too!
