Ice Cream Cone Cakes
[40 Minutes]
Here is a new twist in birthday cakes--individual ice cream cone cakes. Your child will be delighted to share these with friends!
You'll need:
cake mix (follow instructions) flat-bottomed ice cream cones cookie sheet bowl spoon prepared canned frosting candy sprinkles
What to do:
- Invite your child to help you prepare the cake mix according to directions. (She can help stir, add ingredients, even measure when you put a rubber band around the measuring cup on the correct measurement.)
- Pour the batter into the ice cream cones.
- Line up the cones on a cookie sheet and bake as cupcakes.
- Cool. Invite your child to frost and decorate the cakes.
Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.
- How did you bake these cakes?
- What do you usually eat inside an ice cream cone? Why is this different?
Useful information:
While you are cooking together, your child is developing small muscle skills, and learning to follow directions.
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