Introduction:
If you love brownies and you love ice cream, these Brownie Sundae Cups are the ultimate dessert mashup.
They’re rich, fudgy brownie “cups” baked right in a muffin tin, then filled with cold, creamy ice cream and finished with
hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts, or whatever your dream sundae requires. They’re fun, portion-perfect, and they
look like something you’d buy at a bakery—yet they’re incredibly easy to make at home.
What makes brownie sundae cups so special is the contrast. The brownie base is chewy and chocolatey, with slightly crisp
edges like the best corner pieces. Then you add ice cream, which melts just a little into the warm brownie if you serve them
fresh. Finally, the toppings add texture and personality: crunchy nuts, gooey caramel, bright cherries, or colorful sprinkles
for a party vibe.
These cups are also ideal for entertaining. You can bake the brownie cups ahead of time, then set up a “sundae bar” so
everyone can build their own. Kids love them, adults love them, and they disappear fast—so if you’re serving a crowd, you may
want to double the batch.
Ingredients:
For the brownie cups
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional, for extra fudginess)
Shortcut option: Use 1 boxed brownie mix (and follow the “cup shaping” steps below).
For the sundae filling
- Ice cream (vanilla is classic, but any flavor works)
- Hot fudge sauce or chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream
Topping ideas (mix and match)
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, peanuts)
- Caramel sauce
- Maraschino cherries
- Crushed cookies (Oreos, wafers, shortbread)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries
Instructions:
1) Prep the pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well (or use paper liners, but greasing gives better “cup” shape).
