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Homemade Waffle Cone Bar Cake

A delightful treat that combines buttery cake with the crunchy, nostalgic flavor of waffle cones in every bite.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 1, 2026
Homemade Waffle Cone Bar Cake
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
35 minutes
Total
50 minutes
Serves
12

There is something so fun about a cake that brings the flavor of an ice cream shop right into your kitchen. This waffle cone bar cake is inspired by those popular bakery finds that everyone seems to be talking about, and it hits the spot perfectly when you want a sweet afternoon pick me up.

My favorite way to make this is to ensure the waffle cone pieces stay nice and crunchy. Just fold them in right before you put the batter into the pan, and you will get a lovely texture contrast that makes this dessert truly stand out.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed waffle cone pieces
  • 1 cup vanilla frosting for drizzling

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and stir until just combined.

  6. 6

    Gently fold in one cup of the crushed waffle cones, then pour the batter into your prepared pan.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Let the cake cool completely, then drizzle with frosting and sprinkle the remaining waffle cone pieces over the top before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you find the waffle cones are losing their crunch, you can toast them lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the batter.

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