Chocolate-Caramel Ice Cream Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Caramel Ice Cream Cupcakes
20 min.
20
256kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate-Caramel Ice Cream Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any celebration or a simple family dessert night. Combining the rich flavors of chocolate and caramel, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds! With a moist chocolate cake base and a generous scoop of creamy caramel ice cream topped with luscious whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, every bite is a blissful experience.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the surprise element of chopped caramel-nougat chocolate bars mixed into the ice cream, adding an extra layer of flavor and texture that is sure to impress your guests. Not to mention, this recipe is wonderfully easy to follow and can be made in just about 20 minutes, making it an excellent choice for last-minute gatherings.

The combination of the soft cake and the cool, rich ice cream creates a delightful contrast that’s hard to resist. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a festive holiday gathering, or just a cozy night in, these Chocolate-Caramel Ice Cream Cupcakes are guaranteed to be a hit! Plus, the optional chocolate jimmies on top add a charming finishing touch. Get ready to wow your family and friends with this sensational dessert!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 quarts dulce de leche such as edy's caramel delight or häagen-dazs dulce de leche
  • tablespoons chocolate syrup 
  • 8.2 oz chocolate bar such as milky way, chopped
  • 15 oz chocolate cake mix 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 20 servings sprinkles 
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin tray
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners. Prepare cupcakes using directions on cake mix box. Fill cups halfway. (Discard any leftover batter.)
  2. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes.
  3. Remove from pans and let cool on a wire rack.
  4. Let ice cream soften slightly in a bowl. Fold in chocolate bars. Cover; freeze 1 hour.
  5. Level cupcakes with a serrated knife. Put a scoop of ice cream on top of each cupcake; freeze until ice cream firms up but cake is still soft, about 30 minutes.
  6. Whip cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Put a dollop on top of each cupcake.
  7. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; sprinkle with jimmies, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories256kcal
Protein3.89%
Fat44.86%
Carbs51.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.75
Glycemic Load
1.77
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.0021739200405%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:256.26kcal
12.81%
Fat:13.13g
20.19%
Saturated Fat:6.77g
42.33%
Carbohydrates:33.74g
11.25%
Net Carbohydrates:31.89g
11.6%
Sugar:23.07g
25.63%
Cholesterol:13.8mg
4.6%
Sodium:183.12mg
7.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:11.82mg
3.94%
Protein:2.56g
5.12%
Copper:0.31mg
15.35%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.27%
Iron:2.42mg
13.42%
Phosphorus:103.98mg
10.4%
Magnesium:39.28mg
9.82%
Fiber:1.86g
7.42%
Selenium:3.83µg
5.48%
Potassium:171.32mg
4.89%
Calcium:48.66mg
4.87%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.04%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.95%
Vitamin A:180.1IU
3.6%
Folate:13.72µg
3.43%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.85%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.76%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.4%
Vitamin K:2.05µg
1.95%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.27%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes