Description
This Caramel Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae is a warm, gooey chocolate dessert with melted caramel and a rich fudge sauce beneath. Served with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries, it’s a cozy and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup natural cocoa powder, divided
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
5 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups boiling water
28 soft caramels
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and place seven 1-cup ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Unwrap the caramels and set aside. Chill briefly if too soft.
- In a bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and brown sugar.
- Heat milk and butter until melted, let cool slightly, then whisk in vanilla.
- Pour milk mixture into flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among ramekins (about 1/3 cup each).
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture over each ramekin, then add 4 caramels on top.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon boiling water over each ramekin.
- Bake for 17–19 minutes until edges are set and centers slightly wiggly.
- Cool for 20–30 minutes and serve warm with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
Substitute some caramels with chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
Serve with bananas, strawberries, or extra caramel sauce as alternatives to berries.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave in short intervals before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
