Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Make the Cupcakes

Prepare the Devil’s food cake batter according to the package instructions.

Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.

Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Step 3: Cool the Cupcakes

Let the cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tin before frosting.

Step 4: Make the Frosting

While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar and softened butter.

Beat with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.

If the mixture is too thick, gradually beat in the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

Step 5: Frost and Decorate

Using an ice cream scoop, scoop a generous amount of frosting onto each cooled cupcake, creating a rounded, ice cream-like shape.

Drizzle the frosted cupcakes with chocolate syrup.

Garnish with sprinkles and a maraschino cherry on top.