Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade funnel cakes with this easy recipe! Light, crispy, and golden brown, these fair-style treats evoke nostalgia and are perfect for any occasion—be it parties, celebrations, or cozy family nights. Just dust them with powdered sugar for that classic finish or let your creativity shine with toppings like chocolate sauce and fresh fruit. Get ready to create sweet memories as you whip up these irresistible funnel cakes right in your kitchen!
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 until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until lump-free.
- Pour batter into a resealable bag or dispenser.
- Carefully drizzle batter into hot oil in circular patterns.
- Fry each cake for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 funnel cake (70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg