An apparatus (1) for dispensing a frozen confection is provided comprising: an insulated chamber (2) housing a container (3) of a frozen confection； a refrigeration system (8)； a nozzle (4) having an inner end which is connected to the container (3)； and an outer end which is located outside the insulated chamber (2)； means for applying pressure to the frozen confection thereby to dispense it from the container (3)； a cap (7) which can enclose the outer end of the nozzle (4) when closed and which allows external access to the outer end of the nozzle (4) when open； and one or more channels which allow cold air to flow from the chamber (2) into the region around the outer end of the nozzle (4).
