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Cupcake Brownie Funnel Cake with Caramel Sauce

By: T Worthey  ยป  Updated: April 7, 2023  ยป   View our disclosure policy

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Grab our homemade brownie recipe, and stack it with Funnel Cake and Caramel Sauce to make this decadent dessert: Cupcake Brownie Funnel Cake & Caramel Sauce. If you’re missing those funnel cakes and elephant ear treats from the fair, you’ll enjoy this brownie funnel cake dessert! 

Cupcake Brownie with Funnel Cake & Caramel

Cupcake Brownie Funnel Cake with Caramel Sauce

At times to make a good dessert you gotta think outside the box. For me, this meant no box anything. This was going to be homemade everything. Because sometimes I feel to really experience baking you have to return to the way things used to be made, from scratch. Just like my Grandma used to make using precise measurements of flour, sugar, and a little bit of this and a little bit of that. And out of her small kitchen came some pretty amazing and delicious food.

Cupcake Brownie with Funnel Cake & CaramelI made a brownie recipe from scratch. It was good as is, but it needed something else. Homemade brownies can stand on their own but I wanted to take this one over and beyond good. I wanted this dessert to leave an impression. Then it came to me like a vision out of swirling all-purpose flour and the dazzle of crystallized sugar. How about I top it with some homemade Funnel Cake. And if that isn’t enough let’s drizzle the whole thing with, of course, homemade Caramel Sauce. Sound good? I think so too. Check out the recipe below and make this decadent creation for your loved ones. I have a feeling they’re gonna like it.

ingredients for homemade brownies

Cupcake Brownie Recipe:

  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted sweet cream butter, plus a little more for buttering the pan
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cupcake Brownie with Funnel Cake & Caramel
Directions on making cupcake brownies:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2. Combine the stick of butter and the chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring occasionally

3.  Remove saucepan from heat, add flour and stir until well mixed

4. Add two eggs and mix well, add the additional egg yolk and mix until well incorporated

5. Add Kosher salt and pure vanilla extract

6. Spoon brownie batter into cupcake cups about 3/4 of the way

7. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until cooked through, test with a toothpick.

how to make funnel cake at home

Funnel Cake Recipe:

  • 3 Eggs
  • 3 1/3 Flour
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • Vegetable Oil, for frying

how to make funnel cake at home

Equipment: Funnel Pitcher or Pancake Dispenser

Directions:

1. Mix flour and sugar until incorporated.

2.  Add flour, Kosher salt, and baking powder and mix well.

3. Slowly pour in the milk a little at a time and mix well until all milk is added.

4. Pour batter into a Funnel Pitcher or Pancake Dispenser.

5. Heat vegetable oil, when oil is hot hold Funnel Pitcher over the hot oil and begin drizzling batter into hot oil making zigzagging and overlapping patterns.

6. Allow batter to brown then scoop out with a large slotted spoon.

7. Top with powdered sugar

 

Cupcake Brownie with Funnel Cake & Caramel

Homemade Caramel Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 5 Tablespoons of Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon of Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt

Directions: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix brown sugar, heavy cream,  butter, and salt. Stir until the mixture starts to thicken about 5-8 minutes. Add vanilla, stir until well mixed and remove caramel from heat.  Set aside.

Another alternative recipe for Homemade Sauce: Salted Caramel Whiskey Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 Tablespoons
  • 1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoon Whiskey
  • 1/2 Table salt
  • Pinch of Coarse Sea Salt

Directions:
1. Mix the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until it gets thicker.
2. Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further.
3. Remove from heat, add whiskey and stir several more times.
4. Allow to cool slightly and pour the sauce into a jar and place it in the fridge.
5. Just before serving sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt after pouring over brownie cupcake and funnel cake dessert

To assemble Cupcake Brownie Funnel Cake Dessert:

  1. Assemble dessert. On a small plate add one brownie cupcake, top with a section of funnel cake, drizzle with warm gooey caramel, and dust with powdered sugar.

Cupcake Brownie with Funnel Cake & Caramel

Now, call a friend and tell them you’re eating a delicious slice of heaven. This cupcake brownie funnel cake dessert is just what you’re sweet tooth needs. And it’s a great summer treat combining your favorite summer treats. 

Cupcake Brownie with Funnel Cake & Caramel Sauce

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Author: D. Durand Worthey
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Ingredients
 

  • Cupcake Brownie Ingredients:
  • 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted sweet cream butter, plus a little more for buttering the pan
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Funnel Cake Recipe:
  • 3 Eggs
  • 3 1/3 Flour
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • Vegetable Oil for frying
  • Equipment:
  • Funnel Pitcher or Pancake Dispenser
  • Homemade Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 5 Tablespoons of Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon of Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Kosher Salt

Instructions

Cupcake Brownie Directions:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine the stick of butter and the chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat, stirring occasionally
  • Remove saucepan from heat, add flour and stir until well mixed
  • Add two eggs and mix well, add additional egg yolk and mix until well incorporated
  • Add Kosher salt and pure vanilla extract
  • Spoon brownie batter into cupcake cups about 3/4 of the way
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until cooked through, test with toothpick

Funnel Cake Recipe: Directions:

  • Mix flour and sugar until incorporated.
  • Add flour, Kosher salt and baking powder and mix well.
  • Slowly pour in milk a little at a time and mix well until all milk is added.
  • Pour batter into a Funnel Pitcher or Pancake Dispenser
  • Heat vegetable oil, when oil is hot hold Funnel Pitcher over hot oil and begin drizzling batter into hot oil making zigzagging and overlapping patterns.
  • Allow batter to brown then scoop out with a large slotted spoon
  • Top with powdered sugar

Homemade Caramel Sauce Directions:

  • In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, mix brown sugar, heavy cream, butter and salt. Stir until mixture starts to thicken about 5-8 minutes. Add vanilla, stir until well mixed and remove caramel from heat. Set aside
  • Assemble dessert. One a small plate add one brownie cupcake, top with a section of funnel cake, drizzle with caramel and dust with powdered sugar
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  1. Michele says

    July 6, 2015 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    This is one of those times that I am kind of glad I don’t bake! This looks too darn good and knowing me there would be none left for my guests!! Add to that I’m diabetic—–so I’ll just sit here and drool over the picture!!

    Reply
  2. Shaney Vijendranath says

    August 5, 2015 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness how can you ever do this to a pregnant woman… lol I’m sitting here and literally drooling looking at your pictures,. SO TRYING this!

    Reply
  3. Nancy (@spiffykerms) says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:13 am

    Okay whoa. Wait a minute here. I need to print out this recipe, stat. Holy smokes it looks mouth watering, especially to make to impress some weekender dinner guests. WHo am I kidding, they’d be gone long before they arrive. And all in my belly HAHAHAH

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      September 3, 2015 at 11:03 am

      Yeah, I feel you. The dinner quests will definitely have to count themselves fortunate indeed if they get to sample these decadent beauties. They are seriously a mouth riot! Thank you and let me know what you think when you make them.

      Reply
  4. Joely Smith says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:42 am

    5 stars
    This is literally making me DROOL! I am so going to make this – now what can I do to make it SALTED caramel? I imagine just adding some salt – the rocky kind not the fine grind, to the top would do the trick right? I am not much of a baker. I will have to get my daughter to help she loves to bake!

    Reply
  5. Joanne T Ferguson says

    August 18, 2015 at 4:29 am

    This brownie cupcake has my name on it! Your photo makes me want to dive right in!

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      August 18, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you and yes this thing is dangerous, trust me on that one. Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
  6. Rosey says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Oh man, now that’s a way to end any meal. This looks absolutely tasty/delicious!

    Reply
  7. Joely Smith says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:42 am

    5 stars
    This is literally making me DROOL! I am so going to make this – now what can I do to make it SALTED caramel? I imagine just adding some salt – the rocky kind not the fine grind, to the top would do the trick right? I am not much of a baker. I will have to get my daughter to help she loves to bake!

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      August 18, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      lad you like it but to make it salted caramel the homemade caramel is always the best:

      Salted Caramel Whiskey Sauce

      Ingredients:

      1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
      1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
      4 Tablespoons
      1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
      2 Tablespoon Whiskey
      1/2 Table salt
      Pinch of Coarse Sea Salt

      Directions:
      1. Mix the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until it gets thicker.
      2. Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further.
      3. Remove from heat, add whiskey and stir several more times.
      4. Allow to cool slightly and pour the sauce into a jar and place in the fridge.
      5. Just before serving sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt after pouring over brownie cupcake and funnel cake dessert

      Reply
  8. Christy Maurer says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:07 am

    Oh my goodness! If that isn’t one of the best desserts I’ve ever seen, I don’t know what is! That is amazingness in a dessert! YUM!

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      August 18, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      Glad you like it but to make it salted caramel the homemade caramel is always the best:

      Salted Caramel Whiskey Sauce

      Ingredients:

      1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
      1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
      4 Tablespoons
      1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
      2 Tablespoon Whiskey
      1/2 Table salt
      Pinch of Coarse Sea Salt

      Directions:
      1. Mix the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until it gets thicker.
      2. Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further.
      3. Remove from heat, add whiskey and stir several more times.
      4. Allow to cool slightly and pour the sauce into a jar and place in the fridge.
      5. Just before serving sprinkle a pinch of coarse sea salt after pouring over brownie cupcake and funnel cake dessert

      Reply
      • D. Durand Worthey says

        August 18, 2015 at 2:31 pm

        Sorry this was meant for the comment above your comment. But feel free to add the salted caramel twist too. It is really freakin’ lish’!

  9. Michele says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:33 am

    5 stars
    This is one of those times that I am kind of glad I don’t bake! This looks too darn good and knowing me there would be none left for my guests!! Add to that I’m diabetic—–so I’ll just sit here and drool over the picture!!

    Reply
  10. Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Oh my, here I am trying to eat healthy again after all my summer eating, and along comes this incredibly, yummy dessert! Looks amazing.

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    August 18, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    I really try to eat healthy and avoid sugar, but there is absolutely no way I could turn this dessert down. This would definitely be a hit at any dinner party.

    Reply
  12. XmasDolly says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! BUT THANKS LOADS! Those calories just went straight to my hips just looking at it. LOL (drool) I’m on a diet please… but I’m going to pin this receipe for my cheat day, but I’d have to cut everything in half so I don’t make too many. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  13. Jacob Fu says

    August 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    My mind can’t even comprehend what I just saw. All I know is that I’m drooling!

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      August 18, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      It is real. You should make it. Homemade brownie! What? Homemade Funnel Cake! What? And the homemade Caramel Sauce! What? Yes, it is almost like a dream, but better, because this dream you can most certainly eat.

      Reply
  14. Michelle says

    August 18, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    I really try to eat healthy and avoid sugar, but there is absolutely no way I could turn this dessert down. This would definitely be a hit at any dinner party.

    Reply
  15. Miranda (Myrabev) says

    August 18, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    Just looking at the pictures I am already salivating, like wow. Thanks for sharing the recipe, definitely thinking outside the box.

    Reply
  16. lisa @bitesforbabies says

    August 18, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    This has to be one of the most decadent muffins I’ve seen in a long time! It looks amazing!

    Reply
  17. XmasDolly says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! BUT THANKS LOADS! Those calories just went straight to my hips just looking at it. LOL (drool) I’m on a diet please… but I’m going to pin this receipe for my cheat day, but I’d have to cut everything in half so I don’t make too many. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. Jeanine says

    August 18, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Oh my heavens! This looks just incredible. I haven’t ever had funnel cake before, everyone always raves about it so I’m dying to try. This? Is a must try I need to make it asap!

    Reply
  19. Jaime Nicole says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    And with this recipe my dieting comes to an abrupt end! This looks amazing and delicious and completely worth the calories!

    Reply
  20. Ourfamilyworld says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Oh my gosh, that looks so rich and delicious! I am just looking at the photos and I already gained 10 pounds!

    Reply
  21. Mary Madalene says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    OMG!!! That looks so so yummy!!!!!!!!!! I will definitely have to pin this for later.
    I know I’m going to be gaining some weight when I get a hold of the whole thing.

    Reply
  22. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:06 am

    5 stars
    Whoa, that looks amazing! Brownie and funnel cake sounds like a winning combination to me!

    Reply
  23. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:06 am

    5 stars
    Whoa, that looks amazing! Brownie and funnel cake sounds like a winning combination to me!

    Reply
  24. Shaney Vijendranath says

    August 19, 2015 at 6:55 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness how can you ever do this to a pregnant woman… lol I’m sitting here and literally drooling looking at your pictures,. SO TRYING this!

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      October 8, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Sorry, I guess? But just because you are with child there isn’t any reason why you should deny your little bundle of joy and yourself. After you make them bake sure, I meant make sure you come holla’ back. Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Ron says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    Another great recipe for me to try soon. Love this cupcake version of yours.

    Reply
  26. Rebecca Swenor says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    These sounds and look so delicious and I am for sure making these. I love brownies and caramel in the same recipe. Thanks for shairng.

    Reply
  27. April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    I love all of the ingredients in this but never thought about putting them together. I rarely eat funnel cakes so they are always a special treat.

    Reply
  28. rosemary palmer says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    Can’t get any better than chocolate and caramel. Going to save this recipe for the future. Thanks.

    Reply
  29. addi ganley says

    August 21, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this dessert reminds me of my childhood. Mom always made homemade brownies and funnel cakes were my favorite thing about the carnival. I can’t wait to make these for my kids, they are going to love these!

    Reply
  30. addi ganley says

    August 21, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this dessert reminds me of my childhood. Mom always made homemade brownies and funnel cakes were my favorite thing about the carnival. I can’t wait to make these for my kids, they are going to love these!

    Reply
  31. Krystal says

    August 23, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    This is amazingly decadent. What an awesome and delicious treat. I will have to try it!

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you. I was laying in bed one night and BAM! I had this epiphany. It is really good. Check our recipe section. I also have a Apple Crisp with Funnel Cake recipe and OMGEE it tastes like total mouth watering joy! Let me know how you like it can please take pictures and share them with us Facebook, Twitter or Instagram when you make this at home..

      Reply
  32. Carlee says

    August 24, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    You are talking my language here! I absolutely LOVE everything about this! Now I am hungry and I am supposed to be going to bed!

    Reply
  33. Jess says

    August 25, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Yum yum, that caramel sauce just completes this…pinning! xo

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      You’re the best! Major thanks for the pin! And yes, the homemade caramel sauce turns this decadent dessert into whole other kind of chocolaty animal.

      Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      October 8, 2015 at 8:57 am

      Yes, you are so right. The homemade caramel ties the funnel cake and brownie together perfectly perfect. This is such a rich and incredibly over the top dessert. Ideal for special occasions or a special treat for friends, family and guests.

      Reply
  34. Dori says

    August 29, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Holy Chocolate Goodness Batman!!! This looks absolutely sinfully DIVINE! I gave a shout out and a link back to it in my “Saturday Morning Coffee Cafe” post this week!

    http://www.perfectlycreatedchaos.com/2015/08/saturday-morning-coffee-cafe_29.html

    Reply
    • D. Durand Worthey says

      September 11, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      Dori triple thank you so much!. We appreciate the kind words and the shout out (and the link back). How cool are you? Very.

      Reply
  35. Ron says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    Another great recipe for me to try soon. Love this cupcake version of yours.

    Reply
  36. Rebecca Swenor says

    October 29, 2015 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    These sounds and look so delicious and I am for sure making these. I love brownies and caramel in the same recipe. Thanks for shairng.

    Reply

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