# Saucy Funnel Cake Desserts Zaxby's Has a New Funnel Cake with Caramel Sauce for Summer By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-06-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-with-caramel-sauce References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/06/24/zaxbys-launches-new-funnel-cake-with-caramel-sauce/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctzlx6OJvEa/)  [Zaxby's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-vflavored-popsicles) is marking the official start of summer 2023 with a delicious new dessert: Funnel Cake with Caramel Sauce. For those unfamiliar, funnel cake is a cake made up of deep-fried batter and a sprinkling of powdered sugar. The treat is popular at [carnivals, amusement parks, and county fairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-stone-creamery-carnival-of-flavor) across the U.S., making it inevitably tied with the summer season. Zaxby's new Funnel Cake with Caramel Sauce takes this summer staple and adds a tasty twist. The new dish consists of light, fluffy batter fried until golden brown, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and then paired with a side of Caramel Sauce for dipping. The new Funnel Cake with Caramel Sauce dessert is available now for a limited time. Image Credit: Zaxby's; @snackolator on Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Funnel Cakes:** Take the traditional funnel cake to a gourmet level by adding unique flavors and toppings. - **Sweet and Savory Pairings:** Explore new combinations of sweet funnel cake treats with savory sauces or dips. - **Limited-time Desserts:** Create buzz and drive sales by offering limited-time dessert options that appeal to seasonal cravings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovate within the food and beverage industry by creating unique funnel cake experiences. - **Amusement Parks:** Partner with amusement parks to introduce special funnel cake desserts, attracting visitors with new and exciting treats. - **Fast Food Chains:** Collaborate with fast food chains to develop innovative limited-time dessert offerings that drive customer interest and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md) - [Saucy Southern Fried Shrimp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-shrimp.md) - [Sweet Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-funnel-cake-fries.md) - [Sauce-Flavored Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-vflavored-popsicles.md) - [Festive Cookie-Flavored Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys-cookie-butter-shake.md) - [Jarred Banana Pudding Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-pudding-jar-dessert.md) - [Loaded Ranch-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries.md) - [Air Fryer Dessert Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-fun-cake-fries.md) - [Retail QSR Dipping Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-zax-sauce.md)