Dairy Queen cupcakes are the best birthday everyday treat.
The hierarchy of birthday cakes was a very real thing when I was a kid. Your party was good if you had a Funfetti cake, there’s no doubt about it. But if you had ice cream cake, especially ice cream cake from Dairy Queen, you were tippy High.
Did you know that DQ makes a sundae-sized version of its ice cream cake? It’s called a Dairy Queen cupcake, and you don’t have to save it for birthdays!
How to Order Dairy Queen Cupcakes
You don’t have to worry about asking for anything off the secret menu here. It’s incredibly simple to order, so we know you’ll do quite a bit. Just stop at the drive-thru window and ask for a “cupcake.”
No, it’s not a trick. It really is that simple!
You will receive a personalized ice cream cake that matches the season. Dairy Queen changes icings, colors and dustings from season to season, and maybe even day to day. You could have yellow frosting with rainbow sprinkles today and pink frosting with star sprinkles tomorrow! The cupcake itself is a chocolate cupcake that features an “irresistible center of fudge and crunch surrounded by soft vanilla chocolate cream.” Delicious.
However, not all Dairy Queen locations will have this treat. DQ restaurants in the US are independent franchises, which means owners can choose certain menu items (like cupcakes). It’s a dream job!
Discover what the very first Dairy Queen looked like in the 1940s.
What is DQ still keeping secret?
There’s a whole secret Dairy Queen menu, though it’s not so secret anymore. I love the Butterbeer Blizzard, a treat that mimics the popular caramel drink featured in the Harry Potter books. Don’t forget the DQ classics, like the Jack and Jill sundae and the Peanut Butter Bash sundae. The Jack and Jill offers hot fudge and marshmallow while the PBB offers hot fudge and peanut butter. It’s dessert time!
Our best DQ Copycat recipes
Two mouth-watering burger patties piled high with toppings like melted cheese, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Our smash burger recipe looks just like DQ’s Original Signature Stackburger, and maybe even better.
These rich chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel like you’re sitting in your local Dairy Queen. But since you’re the one making it, you can add as many Reese cups as you want!
You don’t have to be a baker to make this ice cream cake for your next party! This ice cream cake recipe is inspired by the classic DQ, featuring chocolate vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache and a thick layer of chocolate cookie crumbs. Get our ice cream cake recipe
The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chilli makes us dizzy. Just add lightly melted cheese for that direct drive-thru taste.
Serve this classic Dairy Queen staple at home! We promise it’s not as intimidating as it looks. Top scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream with sauce, whipped cream, sliced strawberries and bananas. Sprinkle a few nuts on top as well for good measure.
A simple scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with strawberry jam makes the perfect treat. We like to add a handful of chocolate chips and chopped nuts to our sundae.
No matter the temperature outside, there’s nothing like a fresh strawberry shake to end a meal. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for the finishing touch.
Yes, we even have a hearty recipe for DQ’s latest (and limited-time) release: their Mint Chip Shake! Ours even uses a handful of Thin Mints…talk about yum.
Our Zesty Fudge Sauce always turns out smooth and delicious, just like DQ’s. The dark chocolate flavor, with a hint of rum extract, is not overly sweet but will still satisfy a chocolate addict’s cravings when served over vanilla ice cream.
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