DIY Dripping Ice cream cone cake 

Stun your friends and family with a gorgeous homemade Ice Cream Cone Cake. This yummy cake with ice cream cone “melting” down the sides is a gravity-defying treat you won’t forget! 

Ice Cream Cone Cake

I can’t tell you how many times my kids have shown me an Ice Cream Cone Cake on social media just begging me to try to make one! It’s a little more work than simple whoopie pies or cookies, but I’ll admit that it was so fun making this cake!

If you are intimidated like I was, stick with me! It looks tricky, but this ice cream cone drip cake is so doable, even if you haven’t made many cakes! There are quite a few steps but they are pretty simple. I’ve got everything you need to know below.

Plus, it’s super fun to make! Don’t be surprised if your kids want to join you in the kitchen for this one and help make this cake come to life. 

And who doesn’t like ice cream? An ice cream cone cake is just what you need for your next party! 

How To Make A Cake With Ice Cream Cone Drips

This ice cream cone cake is so fun! It looks amazing and you can use these directions to decorate any of your favorite cake flavors! 

Ingredients

• pre-baked round cake
• Vanilla buttercream, colored blue
• 1 sugar ice cream cone
• Candy melts, in desired colors
• White candy melts
• Sprinkles
• 2-4 pre-packaged Rice Krispie Treats OR cake pop dough

Some tools you might find helpful:

• turntable
• Offset spatula
• Cake board
• Piping bag
• Decorating tip 3
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

How to Make A Cake with Ice Cream Cone Drips

Don’t forget to download the full printable recipe below so you can print it out and use it whenever you feel like making this delicious recipe.

• To make your ice cream cone cake, start by baking your cake and letting it cool. 
• Prepare your frosting and gather all your other materials.
• Melt the white candy melts according to the package directions.
• Pour some sprinkles on a plate or shallow bowl. 
• Dip the rim of the sugar ice cream cone in the white chocolate and immediately dip it in the sprinkles. Set aside to dry.
• If you are using Rice Krispie Treats, form a ball with your hands. If you are using cake pop dough you can freeze it and use an ice cream scoop to get a more realistic effect. Set aside.

• Next, you’ll want to get your cake ready. Start by placing some buttercream on a cake board and press a layer of cake on top. 
• Fill the cake with buttercream or your choice of filling and place the second layer on top. 
• Cover the cake in a layer of buttercream and smooth it out as best as you can. 

• Press sprinkles around the bottom rim of the cake.
• Place your ice cream cone cake in the fridge to set for 10 minutes.
• Next, you’ll want to make your drip. Melt the colored candy melts according to the package directions. 
• Place the “ice cream” ball in the center of the cake. 
• Use a spoon to pour the chocolate onto the ball and coat it completely. Let the drops of chocolate fall on their own onto the cake.

• Place the ice cream cone upside down on the ball slightly tipped over.
• Pour the remainder of the chocolate into a piping bag and cut a small hole in the end.
• Squeeze the chocolate along the edges of the cake, allowing it to drip naturally down the cake all around the sides.
• Use a spoon to smooth out any gaps of chocolate and your ice cream cone cake is ready to go!

Tips Tricks and FAQs 

• You can make the ball of your ice cream cone any size that you’d like.  Sugar cones vary in size so you may want to start with a smaller ball and add to it if you need to. Just place the ball on the cone and see what looks best!
• For extra sharp edges on your ice cream cone cake, or for any other cakes, you can use a cake board that is the same size as your cake layers. Frost the cake with a thin layer of frosting, then place the cake board on top of the cake and use it as a guide to smooth out the frosting on the sides of the cake. Place the cake in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to set. Remove the cake board from the cake and use the hardened sides as a guide to frost the top flat. This is my favorite way to get smooth edges at home!
• I always recommend freezing your cake before you frost and decorate it. It makes such a difference in decorating because there aren’t as many crumbs going everywhere. 
• When you are pressing the sprinkles onto the bottom of the cake, you’ll want to do this over a parchment-lined baking sheet. It makes cleaning up so much easier because you can allow the sprinkles to fall onto the parchment and then throw the whole thing away when you are done. 

Storage

Store your cake in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. It will stay moist and lovely as long as it’s covered or sealed in an airtight container. 

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• How to Make Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
• How to Make a Traditional Tres Leche Cake
• How to Make a Glow in The Dark Cake
• Oreo Cake In A Mug

Did you make this?

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