Dear Readers: Looking for creative birthday cake ideas for your child’s next birthday party? Do you love having birthday cake, but hate the mess? Make ice-cream-cone cupcakes! All it takes is a regular cake mix and some plain, flat, ice-cream cones.

Mix the batter according to the directions on the box.

Stand the ice-cream cones in a muffin tin.

Pour the batter, only filling the cones about three-quarters full, allowing for expansion.

Bake the cupcake cones at the same temperature and time as regular cupcakes.

Once they’re done, l...

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