12 flat-bottom ice-cream cones
Batter for a 1-layer yellow cake

Place ice cream cones in a muffin pan or large baking pan. Prepare cake batter as directed. Fill each cone to within 1 inch of top. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 30 minutes or until done. Remove cakes from pan, then cool completely.

1 c. creamy white frosting
1/4 c. finely crushed hard candies, chopped nuts, or miniature semi-sweet chocolate pieces
6 (8 inch) plastic drinking straws

Frost top of cakes with frosting. Sprinkle candy, nuts, or chocolate pieces on the top of each cake. Cut each straw into 4 pieces. Insert 2 pieces into the top of each cake. Makes 12 cupcakes.