I adapted the cake portion for these cupcakes from my favorite chocolate cake recipe. It’s moist and fluffy with just the right amount of density to it. Then I topped them with my all time favorite buttercream frosting recipe, and added vanilla beans to make it more like a vanilla bean ice cream. And yes, that cherry on top is a must. I still remember going through the drive through of the ice cream shop when I was little and begging for a cherry on top of my bubble gum ice cream, every time. It’s the little things in life right :)? Now I just buy maraschino cherries on occasion and just pop them like candy. My kids can’t get enough of them either. I also think the nuts are a must on these because they give that light crunch and I use lightly salted nuts to add just a hint of salty to balance out the sweet. I love all the different textures and flavors of this cupcake and how they all come together to remind you of your favorite ice cream sundae. Definitely a must try recipe! Enjoy!
