Name: Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 Cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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February 9, 2026

These hot fudge sundae cupcakes are delicious, easy to make, and so fun. They’re the perfect snack or dessert to share! The great thing about making these hot fudge cupcakes is that they look and taste a lot more complicated than they actually are. Have a summer party, backyard BBQ, or family gathering coming up?! These hot fudge sundae cupcakes travel much better than actual ice cream sundaes!

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Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 7 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Line a muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.

In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine ingredients for cake mix and prepare according to directions.

Fill each cupcake liner about ½ full with cake batter.

Bake on the center oven rack for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. If it comes out clean, cupcakes are done.

Once done, remove cupcakes from the oven and set on a cooling rack, until completely cool.

Once cupcakes are cool, add a thin layer of vanilla frosting to each one.

Heat the hot fudge in a small microwave safe bowl for about 20 seconds.

*Easy tip – Place one ziplock bag into a cup and fold the top around the rim of the cup. Pour the hot fudge into the baggie.

Using a scissors or knife, snip off the very corner of the bag, and drizzle fudge over the frosting on each cupcake, using a back and forth motion.

Add nuts to each cupcake.

Place one ziplock bag into a cup and fold the top around the rim of the cup. Spoon the whipped topping into the bag.

Snip off about ½ inch or so of the corner of the bag and pipe a small amount of whipped topping onto the center of each cupcake.

Add a cherry to the top of the whipped topping on each cupcake.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cherry Placement Perfection 🍒
Drain maraschino cherries thoroughly on paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making your cupcake toppings soggy.
Fudge Drizzle Technique 🍫
Warm the hot fudge sauce slightly in the microwave and use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for a more precise and professional-looking drizzle.
Frosting Temperature Trick 🧊
Let whipped topping and vanilla frosting sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before decorating to achieve the perfect spreadable consistency.
Nut Topping Pro Tip 🥜
Lightly toast mixed nuts before sprinkling to enhance their flavor and create a more complex taste profile for your sundae cupcakes.
Make-Ahead Magic 📦
These cupcakes can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance - store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and add fresh toppings just before serving.