Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of fairs and carnivals with our easy homemade funnel cakes recipe. These light, crispy delights are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to festive celebrations. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create golden-brown funnel cakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Dust them with powdered sugar for that classic touch, or get creative with toppings like fresh berries, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up, these funnel cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large round frying pan to 350°F.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Transfer batter to a large resealable bag or funnel cake dispenser.
- Drizzle batter into hot oil in circular patterns, overlapping slightly.
- Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg