Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Cupcake Waffles

I've had a cake mix in my pantry calling my name for weeks now! I had planned to make this fun creation weeks ago...you know when I was on my waffle kick...but I got distracted by kids, crafts, trips, and the 4th of July. The last few times I've opened my pantry all I could think about was that darn box of cake mix! So I finally got around to making my fun treat yesterday, and let me tell you it was totally worth the wait! So instead of keeping you in suspense any longer, I will tell you how you can make this yummy treat I call Cupcake Waffles:)
 Drool worthy right?!? The beauty is that they are really {no I mean REALLY} easy to make!
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Start with your favorite box of cake mix. I chose Funfetti cake mix simply because I thought the kiddos would like that best...what kid doesn't love sprinkles in their cake:) Make your cake mix according to the directions on the package.
 Warm up your waffle iron, spray it with non stick cooking spray, and them put your cake batter on the waffle iron. I used my trusty Pampered Chef scoop {the large size} that I normally use for cupcakes and I put three {plus just a little more} scoops.
 Cook your cupcake waffles on medium heat. You want them to cook through without getting too crispy on the outside. We are going for the texture of a cupcake but in the shape of a waffle:)
 Remove the waffle from your waffle iron and separate it into sections. Let it cool slightly.
 Put two sections of waffle on a plate and put a {smallish} scoop of ice cream on one of the sections...
 ...sandwich the two waffle pieces together...
 ...then top your cupcake waffle creation off with the icing of your choice. Again I chose Funfetti icing just because sprinkles makes everything more fun:)
And that is how you can have yummy {ice cream filled} cupcake waffles without ever turning on your oven!

40 comments:

  1. Oh My Gosh! You are a genius! Really! You have the best ideas and tricks. I have never been so glad that I became a fan of your blog!

    You can bet I will be making these!!!

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  2. Yum! What a fantastic treat! Love that you don't have to turn on your oven to make them. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Yum! I was thinking that your future daughters-in-law are going to really dislike you, unless they happen to be as crafty as you. You set the bar high!

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  4. Drool is right!!!! I love Funfetti cake mix and waffles. This makes me want to pull out my waffle iron...yum.

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  5. I second Shari's comment too :)

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  6. Oh my goodness these look fantastic! Kids are going to love these, I am so getting my waffle iron soon!

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  7. Oh Yum! We just got a really nice waffle iron from a hotel that closed. I will definitely be making these real soon!

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  8. OMG YUM!! I'm a sweet-a-holic with no kids and I do believe this is what my husband should make for me on my birthday this year. :) What a great idea! Also, funfetti is the best. That is all.

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  9. ummm funfetti. is my favorite favorite favorite. and i love waffles. and now i must find a waffle iron!! those look so yummy!!!

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  10. Fantastic! I LOVE making baked goods in the waffle maker, especially during the summer!

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  11. yum! i'm feeling a bit left out w/out a wafflemaker. i must get one soon!

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  12. What a great idea! So much faster than cupcakes in the oven. I will have to get a waffle iron now. :) Been wanting a new one for a while anyways.

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  13. These look like fun. I bet you could freeze the "extra" waffles and then pull them out and heat when you want a single serving treat.

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  14. Holy Cow! I seriously need to remember to buy a waffle iron...so many ideas running through my head right now:-) Thank you so much for reminding me...I LOVE this idea!!!

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  15. Oh man! I would be looking forward to these for weeks too!
    Connie

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  16. Yummy! It's fun to find new uses for some common household appliances. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. I would have never known you could put cake batter in a waffle iron!! Now I need to buy one! LOL

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  18. you seriously have to stop giving me so many reasons to go out and buy a waffle iron!! (my budget and my waist line do not appreciate it!!)

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  19. Look delicious! Do you know if there is anyway that I can do this gluten and dairy-free?

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  20. That is genius! Thanks for sharing

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  21. YUMMY! We make these...but usually pancakes!

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  22. How fun is this?!?! We're so going to do this!!!

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  23. These look delicious and I don't even LIKE waffles!! :)

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  24. Love it! I was getting a tiny bit fed up with cinnamon waffles, now I can try these! Thanks for sharing

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  25. Hopping over from Not Just a Housewife...

    Umm these look amazing! Yummy!

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  26. You continue to prove that you can make anything in a waffle iron!! And who doesn't LOVE funfetti cake/frosting! Didn't realize that you used ice cream in the middle until you said it at the end. Yum!!

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  27. Nooo way! I love this idea. This is so clever and looks delicious!

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  28. How stinkin' clever! Did they taste just the same?

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  29. What a great idea! I would love it if you would link this up to my Cupcake-a-Palooza link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/cupcake-palooza-2011.html
    See you soon!
    ~Macy

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  30. cupcake waffles. That is awesome.

    Would love to invite you to link your creative project up on our link party @ NothingButCountry.com We feature new blogs every Tuesday and start a new party. Hope you will join us!!

    --Mary Beth
    NothingButCountry.com

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  31. WOW!! thank you very much for Sharing. It looks wonderful and easy to make!

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  32. What a brilliant idea! I cannot wait to try it sometime. They look yummy too-- Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower. I would appreciate it if you followed me back at http://milliemorganmedia.blogspot.com!

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  33. These look to die for! What a fantastic idea. I would love to do this for my girls' birthdays. I would love it if you would link it up to my party this week!

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2011/12/latest-and-greatest-friday-12-features.html

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  34. These look absolutely amazing! This is definitely on my must-try reipe list. Thanks for sharing at Tatertots & Jello!

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  35. These look awesome and sound amazing! Thank you for sharing!

    Amanda
    everycreativeendeavor.com

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  36. Looks sooo yummy!! Im trying yellow cake mix with pecans & chocolate chips topped off with frozen yogurt, drizzled with caramel!! Yummmy!!

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  37. These look sooo amazing!! Im def. trying them!! For now I will use what I have yellow cake mix with choc. chips & pecans toped with a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt drizzled in caramel topping and more nuts!!! Hope mine turn out as fabulous as yours!!!

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