# Funnel Cake Burgers This Burger Cleverly Confines Carnival Desserts with Savory Fast Food By M | Published 2014-07-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-desserts References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/26/Funnel-Cake-Hamburger/) & [culinarybrodown](http://culinarybrodown.com/2014/07/funnel-cake-burger-on-the-concept-of-foodprn/) Carnival desserts are fun to enjoy when you're out at a theme park or [music festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-drip-char-meal) and you want something sweet and deep fried. This funnel cake burger cleverly combines the sweet deep fried taste of sugary cake with a savory beef patty. To make this funnel cake burger begin by whipping up some savory funnel cake buns from flour, paprika, milk and pepper. To achieve the classic look of a funnel cake pour the batter into a squeeze bottle so you can create erratic designs in pan. Then make a full cake burger patty from grass fed beef. To add a sweet kick you can try making your own rhubarb ketchup from strawberries, rhubarbs, ginger, paprika and vinegar. Stack the toppings together and enjoy! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Savory Desserts:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique desserts that combine sweet and savory flavors. - **Hybrid Foods:** Disruptive potential in combining two distinct food items to create a new and interesting culinary experience. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The trend of elevating traditional fast food items with high-quality and unique ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to experiment with unconventional flavor combinations and attract adventurous eaters. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Potential for restaurants to differentiate themselves by offering creative and indulgent desserts that incorporate savory elements. - **Foodservice Equipment:** Development of specialized equipment that can efficiently produce and cook hybrid desserts, catering to the growing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Strawberry Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-burger.md) - [Saucy Funnel Cake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-with-caramel-sauce.md) - [Burger-Style Frozen Novelties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosty-burger.md) - [Flagship-Celebrating Burger Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-cake-1.md) - [Beignet Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beignet-cheeseburger-sliders.md) - [Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-burger-1.md)