Chocolate Brownie Sundae Recipe

A rich and irresistible homemade Chocolate Brownie Sundae Recipe with fudgy brownies, creamy vanilla ice cream, warm fudge sauce, caramel drizzle, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry on top. Perfect for quick family desserts or dinner party indulgence.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Assembly 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Brownies

½ cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chocolate chips optional, extra richness

Sundae Assembly

4–6 scoops vanilla ice cream or preferred flavor
½ cup hot fudge sauce
¼ cup caramel drizzle
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoon powdered sugar
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
4 maraschino cherries
Sprinkles for decoration

Equipment

1 8x8 inch non-stick baking pan Non-stick pan recommended for even baking and easy cleanup
1 Mixing bowls One for wet ingredients, one for dry ingredients
1 Electric hand mixer Speeds up whipping cream; can use a whisk if preferred
1 Rubber spatula For folding ingredients without overmixing
1 Wire cooling rack Prevents brownies from overbaking while cooling
1 Ice cream scoop Dip in warm water for smooth, round scoops
4 Glass serving bowls Showcase the sundae layers beautifully

Method

Preheat to 350°F and grease an 8x8 inch pan.
Combine melted butter and sugar, whisk in eggs.
Sift in cocoa, flour, salt, baking powder. Fold gently.
Pour into pan, bake 20–25 minutes.
Chill bowl, whip cream, add powdered sugar.
Heat fudge and caramel slightly.
Place brownie, top with ice cream, drizzle sauces.
Add whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles, and cherry.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.