Description
These Soda Cupcakes with Ice Cream Frosting combine the light, fluffy texture of soda cake with a rich and creamy ice cream-based frosting. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing dessert, this recipe uses a simple cake mix and diet soda to create moist cupcakes topped with a smooth frosting made from butter, cream cheese, and vanilla ice cream for a luscious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 15 oz box of cake mix
- 12 oz diet soda
- 1 egg white
Frosting
- 1/3 cup butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream
- 3 tbsp milk
- 5 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 15 oz box of cake mix with 12 oz of diet soda and 1 egg white. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to keep the batter light and airy.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins with paper liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let them cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Ice Cream Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 1/3 cup softened butter and 4 oz softened cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream, then continue to beat until well blended. Gradually add 5 1/2 cups confectioners sugar and 3 tablespoons milk, alternating between the two, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have fully cooled, frost them generously with the prepared ice cream frosting using a spatula or piping bag. Serve immediately or refrigerate to keep the frosting firm.
Notes
- Use diet soda to keep the cupcakes lighter and reduce sugar content.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For best results, use softened butter and cream cheese at room temperature to achieve a smooth frosting.
- The frosting contains ice cream, so refrigerate leftovers and consume within 2-3 days for freshness.
- You can experiment with different cake mix flavors and matching soda flavors for variety.
