Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes

Indulge in the delightful combination of cupcakes and classic hot fudge sundaes with this irresistible recipe. These cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion and are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles optional
• Vanilla ice cream for topping
• Whipped cream for topping
• Maraschino cherries for topping

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in the hot fudge sauce, chopped nuts if using, and rainbow sprinkles if using

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cupcakes are cool, top each with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, hot fudge sauce, and a maraschino cherry

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious hot fudge sundae cupcakes